New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- At least 40 security personnel have been injured in clashes with protesters opposed to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday night, officials have claimed. According to the police, the protesters have also torched a police station, an NHPC office, and nine police vehicles.

There are also reports that protesters damaged and looted the residence of National People's Party (NPP) MLA Oni Panyang, Ninong Ering of the BJP, and Kaling Moyong, the state BJP president.

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 dis...