In Brief
- Two RAF companies deployed to Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, amid anti-dam protests.
- Deployment aims to assist local police in maintaining public order.
- Protests are linked to opposition against dam construction projects.
- Government response highlights concerns over escalating tensions in the region.
Riot-Control Forces Airlifted to Arunachal Pradesh After Anti-Dam Protests
Arunachal Pradesh Police have called in two companies of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) from Navi Mumbai to Pasighat. This deployment follows escalating protests against dam construction in the region, which have raised concerns about public order and safety.
The RAF companies arrived by air, indicating the urgency of the situation as local authorities seek reinforcement to manage the demonstrations. The protests are primarily driven by opposition to hydroelectric dam projects, which locals fear may have environmental and social impacts.
Officials have stated that the RAF's presence is intended to assist the state police in maintaining law and order. The government’s decision to deploy these forces underscores the seriousness of the protests and the potential for unrest.
Pasighat has been a focal point of the protests, with demonstrators voicing strong resistance to the ongoing projects. While the details of specific incidents leading to the deployment have not been disclosed, authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
