Arunachal CM condemns Pasighat violence, invites SUMP protesters for dialogue

Itanagar, Oct 24 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday condemned incidents of vandalism, looting and damage property in Pasighat following the 12-hour bandh called on Friday in Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), and urged all stakeholders to resolve their differences through dialogue. Addressing the media, Khandu said the bandh remained largely peaceful in Siang and Upper Siang districts and in Pasighat during the day. However, incidents of vandalism and looting were reported in Pasighat after the bandh ended, continuing until around 3.30 am on Saturday. The affected properties…