Itanagar, February 25: Tension flared outside the office of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) at NEFA Club, Itanagar, after violence broke out during a protest staged by several District Students’ Union (DSU) units over the delegate registration issue.
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| Security personnel and student leaders gather outside the AAPSU office in Itanagar following clashes during the DSU protest over delegate registration. (TNP) |
According to reports, clashes erupted after a group allegedly confronted the protesting members. Blank gunshots were reportedly fired during the chaos, leaving a few individuals injured and triggering panic in the area.
The protest followed the issuance of a circular by the AAPSU Registration Committee regarding the resumption of DSU delegate registration for the 27th General Conference-cum-Election 2026. Several DSU units opposed the move, demanding clarity and transparency in the registration process.
AAPSU presidential aspirant Meje Taku visited the site and addressed the media, terming the firing incident a serious concern amid the ongoing election atmosphere. He alleged that the situation arose due to the caretaker president’s failure to address the grievances of protesting DSU members and urged authorities to ensure peace, safety, and a fair democratic process.
Meanwhile, Thomas Nabam, President of the All Pakki Kessang District Students Union (APKDSU), alleged that his impeachment was carried out illegally and without due constitutional process. He accused AAPSU caretaker president Tana Doji Tara of accepting the impeachment without verifying its legality and exceeding constitutional authority. Nabam stated that he later approached the court, which issued a stay order on July 10, 2025.
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Earlier, the AAPSU Registration Committee had convened a press conference to clarify that the delegate registration process, conducted on February 25 at 12 noon, was being overseen to ensure transparency and systematic proceedings.
The incident has raised concerns over law and order as the AAPSU election gathers momentum, with student bodies calling for restraint and dialogue to maintain peace during the election period.
