We’d rather die than give up land: Siang villagers on proposed dam project

In Geku, John Panyang and fellow Adi farmers stand firm against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, fearing for their land and heritage. The situation escalates as security forces confiscate traditional daos from the villagers, igniting community anger. Ongoing protests disrupt agricultural activities, casting doubt on the imminent paddy harvest as the Adi community prioritizes their fight for their ancestral rights over farming needs.