Guwahati: The proposed dam in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district.
The Commission has requested a detailed report on the issue within two weeks, signaling a thorough examination of the concerns raised by the Siang district residents.
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The NHRC’s action follows a protest on May 23, 2025, in Beging village, led by a prominent human rights activist and Convenor of the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum. Approximately 400 individuals participated in the demonstration, highlighting the community’s strong disapproval of the project.
In response to the growing unrest, the Arunachal Pradesh government has deployed central armed forces across various areas of the state to manage the situation.
Recognizing the gravity of the matter and its implications for human rights violations, the NHRC has issued a formal notice to both the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Residents are reportedly concerned about potential displacement, adverse impacts on livelihoods, and ecological damage.
Notably, villagers in both Siang and Upper Siang districts have opposed the deployment of armed personnel in Beging for the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. The state police confirmed that authorities deployed forces in Beging, Geku, Yingkiong, and Boleng.
The Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum states that the Central Armed Police Forces have forcibly entered Beging, the proposed site for pre-feasibility report activities, despite constant protests from the affected villagers.