Pakistan, Oct. 25 -- Protests against a proposed Himalayan dam in India's Arunachal Pradesh state turned violent, leaving around 40 police personnel injured. Demonstrators also torched buildings and vandalised government offices while opposing the major hydropower project.

The unrest erupted over the proposed 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, planned by state-run hydropower company NHPC. Chief Minister Pema Khandu said protesters damaged public property, attacked a police station and ransacked homes belonging to elected representatives. Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds.

Khandu urged opponents to raise their concerns through dialogue rather than violence. He called on local communities to question the governme...