The District Administration, Upper Siang has imposed prohibitory orders in Yingkiong town in view of apprehended breach of law and order over the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) survey linked to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).
District Magistrate Ashok Tajo, APCS, in an order issued on 11th October 2026 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, said the Superintendent of Police, Upper Siang has reported apprehension of law and order disturbance due to organized and unorganized rallies, processions and dharnas related to PFR exercises.
The order states that unscrupulous elements may take advantage of mass gatherings and attempt damage, destruction and arson of vital public and private properties and government installations in Yingkiong town, including the DC & SP Office Compound, Police Station, DC Bungalow, SP Bungalow and the residence of MLA Alo Libang.
As a preventive measure, the District Magistrate has prohibited assembly of five or more persons at or around the said locations, prohibited any procession, rally, march or meeting without prior written approval of the competent authority, and prohibited carrying of lethal weapons like dao, spear, firearms etc. within or around the mentioned installations.
The ex-parte order comes into force with immediate effect and will remain in force for 30 days till 10th November 2026. Violation of the order will be punishable under Section 223 of BNSS and other relevant laws.