Itanagar, May 14:
The Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Committee (ASTBAC) has issued a strong warning to the state government, stating that a bandh will be enforced across all districts of Arunachal Pradesh if the detained members of the organisation are not released by 10 PM tonight.
In a video message circulating widely on social media, ASTBAC ICR Chairman and ILP in-charge Nabam Atung said that the organisation would intensify its agitation if action is not taken immediately. He warned that the proposed statewide bandh would go ahead as per the earlier announcement.
According to the statement, ASTBAC Chairman Sol Dodum, Spokesperson Tana Tamar, General Secretary Millo Ambo, along with eight other members, are currently detained.
Addressing supporters and the public, Nabam Atung said that the arrest of key leaders would not weaken the movement. He asserted that the organisation remains united and determined to continue the bandh call and agitation until their leaders are released.
“The arrest of a few members will not silence everyone. The bandh call will continue as announced earlier,” he said in the video message.
The development has heightened tensions amid the ongoing protests and public mobilisation over issues related to the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and concerns over illegal immigration in the state. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement regarding the detention or the bandh warning.
