Staff Reporter 

YINGKIONG, Oct 13: Team  Adi Bane Kebang -United (ABKU), along with SUMP-Affected Area Youth Association, led a peaceful rally in Yingkiong, Upper Siang district, on Tuesday, demanding the immediate release of seven detained individuals and raising concerns over the prevailing situation in areas affected by the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).
The rally witnessed participation from people expressing concern over the detention of individuals in connection with the ongoing anti-dam movement, the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and the continuation of Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) activities related to the proposed project.
Following the gathering, the protesters proceeded peacefully towards the offices of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the Superintendent of Police (SP), Yingkiong, to submit their demands and seek clarification from the district administration and police authorities.
The protesters put forward five major demands, including the immediate release of all seven arrested or detained individuals within 24 hours, withdrawal of CAPF personnel from Siang and Upper Siang districts, an immediate halt to all PFR activities related to SUMP, withdrawal of FIRs registered in connection with the project issue, and revocation of suspension or termination orders issued against Gaon Burahs (GBs).
Meanwhile, during the meeting, the Superintendent of Police reportedly stated that the individuals arrested from Boleng had been taken into custody in connection with FIRs registered against them. The SP reportedly advised that the concerned individuals would have to approach the court to seek bail.
Regarding those detained in Yingkiong, the SP explained that they had been taken into custody under preventive detention provisions

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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