Itanagar, Oct 26: The Arunachal Pradesh Police has intensified its security operations against lawbreakers, airlifting two companies of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) from Navi Mumbai to Pasighat to maintain order.
Speaking to reporters, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Hibu Tamang confirmed the arrival of the elite forces. “One company from the Navi Mumbai-based 102 RAF Battalion has already landed in Pasighat, with a second company expected shortly. Three RAF companies are already deployed across the Siang and Upper Siang regions,” he stated.
In addition, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) companies have been mobilized from Assam’s Dibrugarh, Sivasagar,Jorhat, Nagaon, and Nalbari districts. “A total of 34 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies, including contingents of female RAF personnel, are currently deployed in the Siang region to handle any violations of the law,” Tamang added.
Meanwhile, a 12-hour bandh called by the All Tagin Students’ Union (ATSU) in collaboration with the DSU,SINALITASU, Taliha Students’ Union, Daporijo Students’ Union, and local land-affected forums has been underway since 5:00 AM today across Upper Subansiri district.
Ground reports indicate high tension, with strong participation from bandh supporters and at least one vehicle reported damaged during the protest. The shutdown was organized to protest the proposed NHPC Menga Dam project and voice concerns regarding its impact on the rights, interests, and future of the affected local communities.
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