As Siang dam protests turn violent, NHPC’s Rs 11-crore PR push faces test
Protests against the 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh turned violent, prompting heavy security deployment. District Magistrate Jayanti Pertin confirmed the law and order situation is under control, but public gathering restrictions remain in place. The unrest challenges NHPC Limited's efforts to quell opposition through a Rs 11-crore public relations campaign.