Menga Dam protests disrupted Upper Subansiri district in India’s Arunachal Pradesh on October 26, 2026, as student and community groups demanded the withdrawal of a proposed 1,605-megawatt hydropower project. A public hearing on the project was cancelled amid the unrest.
Menga Dam protests disrupt public services
The 12-hour shutdown began at 5 a.m. and affected markets, commercial establishments and public transport. A senior police officer said there were widespread incidents of arson, vandalism and confrontations with police, and that some officers were injured.
The officer said a vehicle was set on fire and electronic equipment and surveying tools at an NHPC-related office were damaged. The unrest led to the cancellation of a scheduled public hearing on the proposed project.
Why groups oppose the project
The project is formally known as the Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project. Protesters are seeking its permanent withdrawal, citing potential effects on the environment, livelihoods, indigenous rights and affected communities. Residents have also questioned the safety of a large dam in a seismically sensitive region.
The All-Tagin Students’ Union called the shutdown alongside other student unions, land-affected forums and community groups. The action follows protests elsewhere in Arunachal Pradesh over the separate Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
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