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CAPF Deployed at Dite-Dime Bridge as Dam Protests Turn Violent in Arunachal
✍️ TOI India
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:44 PM
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Central Armed Police Forces have been deployed to the Dite-Dime bridge in Arunachal Pradesh to maintain order following violent clashes between dam objectors and security personnel.
Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh have fortified the strategic Dite-Dime bridge amid escalating tensions over a local dam project. The deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the affected districts aims to restore law and order after recent confrontations turned violent.
The situation deteriorated during a bandh, where supporters of the dam clashed with security personnel. The standoff resulted in injuries to several individuals, including four women, marking a significant spike in local unrest. The Dite-Dime bridge, located near the India-China border, has emerged as the primary focal point of this strife.
Law enforcement agencies have intensified their presence in the region to prevent further escalation. The authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the dispute over the dam continues to draw large crowds and provoke strong reactions from both sides.
The situation deteriorated during a bandh, where supporters of the dam clashed with security personnel. The standoff resulted in injuries to several individuals, including four women, marking a significant spike in local unrest. The Dite-Dime bridge, located near the India-China border, has emerged as the primary focal point of this strife.
Law enforcement agencies have intensified their presence in the region to prevent further escalation. The authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the dispute over the dam continues to draw large crowds and provoke strong reactions from both sides.