Churachandpur, June 4 -- A volatile situation erupted in Churachandpur town on Thursday following the arrest of three individuals, allegedly identified as United States of Relief and Aid (USRA) cadres, who were taken into custody by security forces with weapons in their possession.

The arrests, carried out in a joint operation by the 19 Garhwal Rifles, 28 Madras, and 27 Assam Rifles at T Munjang village, nearly triggered widespread unrest in the area.

As news of the detention circulated, women protesters quickly assembled at Pengjang village, staging a powerful demonstration in front of the 19 Garhwal Rifles camp along NH-102(B). The protest effectively blocked the national highway, resulting in significant traffic congestion.

The prot...