Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- The Dibang Multipurpose Hydro Project Downstream Affected Area Committee (DMHPDAAC) has raised strong objections to proposed multipurpose dam projects in Arunachal Pradesh, citing severe risks to downstream regions in both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Speaking at a press conference in Sadiya, DMHPDAAC leaders claimed that directives from the Roing Deputy Commissioner's Office forced them to move their protest venue to Assam, which they described as an attempt to suppress their democratic movement.

The committee warned that areas in Assam-particularly Sadiya-and Arunachal's Dibang Valley face extreme threats from the Dibang Multipurpose Hydro Project.

They alleged that both the Central and State governments have mar...