#Detention

Four Detained in Arunachal Pradesh Following Violent Protests Over Siang Dam

Authorities detained four individuals in Upper Siang as violence over a multipurpose dam project survey led to arson and property damage.

Rinchen K • 9 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Shifts Foreigner Detention Site to Officers Quarters

Meghalaya officials moved the foreigner detention center to the Officers Quarters in Shillong, leaving six Bangladeshi nationals in Tura Jail.

NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026

Residents Detain Three Armed Youths in Assam

Locals in Assam's Kamrup district detained three men found with a 9mm pistol and 1 lakh rupees in cash. Police have launched an investigation.

Bibar Daimary • 29 Sep 2026

Meghalaya High Court Orders Move of Ex-Prisoners to Detention Center

The Meghalaya High Court ordered the state to move foreign nationals who finished their prison terms to a new holding facility by September 28.

NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026

High Court Rejects Nongstoin Jail as Foreigner Detention Site

Meghalaya judges blocked a plan to use a prison as a detention center, ordering officials to provide a compliant alternative by September 21.

NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026

Meghalaya High Court Slams Illegal Detention of Foreign Nationals

Meghalaya High Court demands answers after finding 28 foreign nationals remain in jail despite serving their full sentences.

Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026