Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Arunachal: Bandh disrupts communication in Dibang Valley

First Published: 21st January, 2022 16:01 IST

Dibang Valley district in Arunachal Pradesh has been witnessing protests since January 17. Joint protests and blockades called by the All Idu Mishmi Students Union and the Dibang Valley Students

Dibang Valley district in Arunachal Pradesh has been witnessing protests since January 17. Joint protests and blockades called by the All Idu Mishmi Students Union and the Dibang Valley Students Union have called for a shutdown in Anini with no sign of ending till now.

The communication and network in the Dibang Valley district have been affected for the past few days, with roads being blocked and tyres being burnt by irate protestors.

Also Read: Assam’s Covid Alert: Strict Covid testing conducted for all passengers

The demand for the protesting student unions is to speed up the disbursement of compensation to the families affected by the construction of the Dibang Multipurpose Project.

The long delay in the disbursement of the compensation is being highly resented by the protestors, and now they have declared that they will yield only if it is given to them in writing about the disbursement of compensation to the affected families.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Arunachal: 3 arrested in connection with Longding poll violence, situation continues to be tense

A suo moto case has been registered in this regard at the Longding Police Station, but the situation continues to be tense in the area

29th March 2024
Banner
Diyun-Bordumsa’s Independent candidate out of the poll race

AAPSU General Secretary Ritum Tali alleged that Chakma's nomination was not legal.

28th March 2024
Banner
Arunachal: Violence erupts in Longding during scrutiny of nomination papers

Longding SP, Dekio Gumja received injuries in the incident, after which the security forces, who were on duty resorted, opened blank fire to disperse the move.

28th March 2024
Banner
AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland

The Centre's significant decision comes ahead of the elections in both the states

28th March 2024
Banner
Lone voter in Arunachal’s Malogam: Poll officials to trek for nearly 40-km to set up poll booth

The village is in the Hayuliang assembly seat in the Arunachal East Lok Sabha constituency

28th March 2024