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Itanagar: The All Nyishi Students' Union and the All Nyishi Youth Association started an indefinite economic blockade across Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Protesters took positions at the Bhalukpong and Nichipu check gates in West Kameng district to choke off transit routes. They moved to stop vehicles and block the flow of goods into the state.
Tensions between the Aka and Nyishi communities triggered this standoff. The student and youth groups claim that repeated attacks on Nyishi members forced their hand. They issued an ultimatum to the state government demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the violence. Local police failed to stop the clashes. The groups stated that their "charter of demands" went ignored by authorities, leaving them no choice but to block entry points.
Agitation is spreading fast. Demonstrations hit the Upper Subansiri district as the blockade continues to disrupt regional movement. State officials have yet to offer a formal response to the unfolding crisis.
Updated at 11th November 2026 at 2:15pm
Sources have clarified that the Aka community involved in the friction with the Nyishi is officially known as the Hrusso people. Updates from the field also specify the spelling of the second blockade point as Nechiphu.
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