Centre sends 250 RAF personnel to Arunachal Pradesh as Siang hydropower protest turns violent
What happened
According to a Hindustan Times headline, the Centre has dispatched 250 RAF personnel to Arunachal Pradesh after a protest against the Siang hydropower project turned violent. The headline does not give details of the violence or casualties.
When it started
The story was first reported on October 25, 2026, according to the source's timestamp. The exact timing of the dispatch and the protest is not stated in the information provided.
How it spread
The information comes from a single Hindustan Times report, accessed via a Google News link. The article's full text was not available, so the sequence of events, who was involved, and official statements are unconfirmed.
Why it matters
The Siang hydropower project is a development project in Arunachal Pradesh, and the protest against it reportedly escalated into violence. The reasons behind the protest and the government's response are not detailed in the information available.