India, Oct. 29 -- Arunachal Pradesh Police has sought court warrants to search the residences of four people, including journalist Tongam Rina and advocate Sunny Tayeng, in connection with violence during protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), officials said.

In an application dated October 27, investigating officer Sub-Inspector Kodak Dagium of East Siang police requested permission from the Chief Judicial Magistrate of East Siang district to search the homes of activists Otul Jerang, 30, and Tajong Talom, 30, along with Rina and Tayeng.

The application seeks permission to seize clothing allegedly worn during the violence, mobile phones, digital devices containing photographs or video recordings, and oth...