Adi Villagers Resist Dam Survey, Clashes Erupt

Protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project have intensified in Geku, Arunachal Pradesh, with Adi farmers refusing to cooperate with a land survey. The villagers fear the project will displace them and destroy their ancestral land and cultural heritage. Tensions escalated when security forces confiscated traditional daos (machetes) from the protesting farmers, sparking anger and further resistance. This confrontation has disrupted agricultural activities, casting doubt on the upcoming paddy harvest as the community prioritizes their fight for ancestral rights over farming needs.