Ruskin, Oct. 23 -- A 12-hour shutdown was observed across three districts of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday over the demand for the release of 10 protesters detained for opposing the construction of a large dam on the Siang River, disrupting normal life, transportation and commercial activities.

The shutdown was called by the Adi Bane Kebang United (ABKU), in collaboration with SAYA, the Adi Galo Welfare Society, SIFF and SIFFYW, across Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts from 5 am to 5 pm.

According to reports, the 10 individuals were taken into custody by the state administration around 20 days ago following protests against the proposed dam project in Upper Siang district. Various organisations have repeatedly demanded their rel...