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India wants to build a massive dam on the Siang River to counter China's upstream hydropower project. But indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh fear losing their villages, livelihoods, and ancestral lands.

Anti-dam activist Katon Mayong says the Adi community will oppose construction on the Siang River, even as the Arunachal government releases four detained protesters and seeks dialogue.

The unrest left police personnel injured and prompted restrictions on gatherings, weapons and processions in Pasighat, Mebo and Ruksin.

The shutdown disrupted normal life across three districts, as protesters demanded the release of detained activists and withdrawal of security forces deployed in the region.

No reports of damage to property or loss of life have been received so far.

Seven people died in rain-related accidents in the state.

Authorities have urged people to follow official advisories until the weather improves.