MLA Oni Panyang’s Residence Vandalised During SUMP Protest
AI generated representative visual. Geku, June 8: Tensions surrounding the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) intensified on Monday evening after the residence of Geku–Mariyang MLA Oni Panyang was reportedly targeted by a large group of protesters opposing the mega hydropower project. According to reports, thousands of demonstrators gathered near the legislator’s residence and allegedly vandalised parts of the property during the protest. Sources said portions of the house sustained damage as agitated protesters voiced their opposition to the controversial project, which has become a major point of contention in the Siang region. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing movement against the proposed multipurpose project, which has witnessed sustained demonstrations, public meetings, and growing resistance from various local organisations, community groups, and residents in recent months. The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, envisioned as a large-s...