Siang Villagers Protest Dam Project, Fear Losing Land and Heritage
In Geku, Adi farmers including John Panyang oppose the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, fearing loss of land and cultural heritage. Security forces confiscated traditional daos, escalating tensions. Protests have disrupted farming activities, threatening the upcoming paddy harvest as the community prioritizes defending their ancestral rights over agriculture.
Times of India··Geku



