Itanagar, Oct. 24 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday expressed concern over incidents of vandalism, looting and damage to property in Pasighat following the 12-hour bandh called in Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts on October 23 by organisations opposing the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

The Chief Minister said that the bandh remained largely peaceful in Siang and Upper Siang districts and in Pasighat during the day.

"However, incidents were reported in Pasighat after the bandh period ended, continuing into the early hours of October 24, until around 3.30 am. Properties affected included a police station, the Adi Baane Kebang (ABK) complex and the NHPC office. The residences of local MLA Oni...