Itanagar, the Capital of Arunachal Pradesh came to a grinding halt on Friday following a student protest for the recent paper leak of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission Examination (APPSC).
Over 10 people including four security officials were injured during a clash that broke out between protesters and security personnel in the state capital.
Protestors had a demand regarding the deferment of the swearing-in ceremony of the chairperson and newly appointed members of the State Public Service Commission.
Despite the imposition of Section 144 imposed by the administration, hundreds of youths came out to the street and staged protests, and raised slogans against the state government. (Reports)
According to the security personnel, the protest turned violent when some protesters burnt down a motorcycle, and one four-wheeler, damaged properties, and pelted stones at the security personnel.
“To control the situation, security personnel were forced to use tear gas and resort to baton charges upon the protesters. Adequate security personnel deployed in the Itanagar capital region to deal with any untoward situation and to maintain law & order,” Chukhu Apa, IGP (L&O) said.
The State Government of Arunachal Pradesh has suspended internet services in the Itanagar capital region from 6 pm on Friday to 5 pm on Sunday in the “interest of public safety” as the state continues to face large-scale demonstrations.
