Pasighat, April 8:
A 24-hour bandh called by the Adi Students’ Union (AdiSU) turned violent on Tuesday, with incidents of stone pelting reported from multiple locations across Pasighat. The unrest resulted in injuries to several police personnel and at least one civilian, escalating concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the region.
The bandh was announced by AdiSU following the detention of its Vice President Dutin Jamoh and former General Secretary Ton Boli during an incident at the Deputy Commissioner’s office earlier in the day. Protesting the action, the union warned that the shutdown would be strictly enforced if the detained members were not released within two hours.
Nongku Aje, President of the AdiSU East Siang Unit, held the district administration accountable for any consequences arising from the situation, alleging that the authorities’ actions had provoked public unrest.
Further intensifying the situation, Tanyo Burang, President of the AdiSU Upper Siang Unit, raised objections to the re-election process scheduled at Sibo village. He cautioned that proceeding with the election amid ongoing disputes could trigger further unrest and warned that both the district administration and the Adi Baane Kebang (ABK) would be held responsible for any untoward incidents.
With tensions continuing to rise, the situation in Pasighat remains volatile as authorities monitor developments closely ahead of the bandh and the controversial re-election process.
