Protests over hydropower project in Arunachal's Pasighat turn violent, Centre sends RAF

Reports say protesters set fire to an NHPC office and a police station in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, over a hydropower project. Outlets report that the Centre sent 250 RAF personnel and several police were injured.

Timeline

1. 25 Oct, 07:11 UTCAajTak reports RAF deployment and arson
2. 25 Oct, 15:00 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 25 Oct, 15:00 UTCDainik Bhaskar reports office and police station set on fire

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