Staff Reporter 

ITANAGAR, May 15: The second day of the 36-hour bandh called by the Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Committee (ASTBAC) witnessed massive public participation across the Itanagar Capital Region, as thousands of youths, women, students and members of the public joined peaceful demonstrations demanding the immediate release of ASTBAC leaders Sol Dodum, Tana Tamar, Milo Ambo and other volunteers detained by police during the ongoing agitation.
The bandh continued despite the State Cabinet’s decision earlier in the day to strengthen and digitalize the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Arunachal Pradesh.
Large rallies and protest marches were carried out across several locations of ICR. Many voluntarily joined the march from Nahargun to Itanagar. However, the situation turned tense at some places after a section of youths allegedly resorted to stone pelting on police vehicles, triggering brief clashes and panic. Amid the unrest, several roads remained blocked for hours, while a number of vehicles were reportedly damaged during the protests.
By afternoon, in a significant development, the administration released key ASTBAC…