Tension arose in Ruksin, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, following violent protests against a proposed silicon factory at the Niglok Industrial Growth Centre. Two police constables and a CRPF officer were injured in clashes with protesters, leading to the detention of two individuals for instigating unlawful activities. The conflict erupted as police and district administration, following a Gauhati High Court order to ensure supply for the factory, escorted trucks that had been delayed for days. Earlier, protesters, including many local women, blocked the road at Ngorlung bridge, leading to a police lathi-charge that failed to disperse the crowd. The authority retreated as tensions escalated, and the trucks were returned to headquarters. Locals are demanding the factory’s relocation due to concerns over potential air and water pollution, and the situation is reported as tense yet under control.
Violent Protest Over Silicon Factory Leaves Three Security Personnel Injured in Ruksin
