An Arunachal activist who claims to have been harassed over anti-dam demonstrations has been prohibited from travelling overseas.
Arunachal activist Bhanu Tatak was stopped at Delhi airport on September 7 while attempting to travel to Dublin for a short course, due to a complaint filed by Itanagar police linked to her protests against the proposed Siang Dam. Tatak alleges the case is being used to suppress dissent, demanding withdrawal of charges and accountability from the authorities. The National Students’ Union of India condemned the move as a violation of democratic rights and is supporting Tatak through legal aid amid escalating tensions over the dam project.Here is an excerpt summarizing the incident:

