Guwahati, Nov. 7 -- The Arunachal Pradesh government has released four protesters arrested for opposing the proposed Upper Siang Multipurpose Hydropower Project, in a move aimed at easing tensions and reviving dialogue with the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF).

The four protesters have been identified as Adum Tayeng, Omak Peron, Okut Paloh and Oson Peron. They had been detained under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2014 (APUAPA), following demonstrations against the proposed mega hydropower project.

The government described the release as a goodwill measure intended to de-escalate tensions with SIFF and create an atmosphere for fresh discussions with the organisation over its opposition to the project. ...