In December 2024, the UTA publicly opposed the construction of several large
dams in Arunachal Pradesh, demanding the cancellation of all
memorandum of understanding and
memorandum of agreement signed with hydropower developers. The group released videos showcasing their camps, reportedly located near the Indo-Myanmar border, and displayed their arsenal of weapons. The activities of the UTA have prompted a heightened security response from Indian authorities. In January 2025, the
Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested individuals allegedly involved in recruiting youths into the UTA.
Anthony Doke the Commander in Chief of Tani army, has refuted these claims, asserting that the detained individuals are former NLCT members with no current affiliation to the UTA. In September 2025, the group's Vice-Chairman Biri Ruja, was arrested along with three other cadres by Arunachal Pradesh Police. == See also ==