Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Arunachal Environmental Activist Stopped from Traveling Abroad
Imagine someone who is trying to protect the environment, named Bhanu Tatak, was stopped at the airport while trying to go to Ireland.
The police in her home state of Arunachal Pradesh put out a special alert, so airport officials wouldn't let her leave.
They said she might have been involved in some protests where things got a bit rowdy, like encouraging people to confront a minister.
She was planning to study in Ireland.
Some people think this is unfair and are speaking out to defend her rights.
They believe the government is trying to silence her because she opposes a big project that could affect the environment and local people.
They want the government to respect her rights and let her travel.
Environmental activist Bhanu Tatak was stopped at Delhi airport from traveling abroad.
She was prevented from leaving based on a lookout circular issued by Arunachal Pradesh Police.
The police stated she faces cases related to inciting violence during protests.
Tatak is the legal advisor for SIFF and leads protests against the SUMP.
The Youth Congress criticized the action, calling it an attempt to silence dissent.
- Who
- Bhanu Tatak, an environmental activist and legal advisor.
- What
- Was stopped from traveling abroad by immigration at the Delhi airport.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Delhi Airport, India
- Why
- Due to a lookout circular issued by Arunachal Pradesh Police.
Youth Congress's View
Government's View
Travel Restrictions
Youth Congress's View
The action is arbitrary and an attempt to silence dissent.
Government's View
Tatak faces cases and a lookout circular was issued.
SUMP Project
Youth Congress's View
The project should only proceed with informed consent of affected communities.
Government's View
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Person Involved
- Bhanu Tatak
- Organization
- Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum (SIFF)
- Location
- Delhi Airport
- Reason for Travel Restriction
- Lookout circular issued by Arunachal Pradesh Police
- Proposed Project Protested
- Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP)