Dibrugarh, Oct. 25 -- At least 15 people have been arrested in connection with the recent violence in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, with police indicating that more arrests could follow, Inspector General of Police (Central Zone) Hibu Tamang said on Sunday.

Addressing the media, Tamang said additional security personnel had been deployed in Pasighat to maintain law and order following the unrest. He also confirmed that NHPC officers and employees were safe and had been provided security by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

According to the IGP, police have registered six cases relating to incidents of violence, arson and alleged attacks on police and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel.

More than 40 personnel from the Aru...