Arunachal students protesting outside Chinese embassy detained

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Arunachal students protesting outside Chinese embassy detained

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009 15:16 IST

New Delhi: Scores of activists belonging to Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union were today detained when they attempted to stage a protest outside the Chinese embassy here against China's claim over the state and the reported construction of a dam across the Brahmaputra river.

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Around 100 activists were detained when they attempted to stage a protest, police sources said.

The activists also allegedly damaged some vehicles while being taken into custody.

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