17/07/2026
Pursuant to the Joint Memorandum submitted by the Acheso Atih Welfare Association (AAWA) and Ekhome Mow Welfare Society (EMWS) on 17 July 2026, the Divisional Forest Officer, Anini Forest Division, has withheld until further orders the permission granted to Prof. Krushnamegh Kunte and Mr. Fahim Khan for entry into the disputed Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary.
The order takes note of the concerns raised regarding compliance with the IMCLS mandate and the Research Ethics Review Board (RERB) recommendations, which advise that extraction-based research in Dibang Valley District is prohibited and that researchers should obtain the necessary approvals from IMCLS/RERB before undertaking any research or related activities. Sanjay Sondhi.pdf
We thank the Forest Department for its prompt response and reaffirm our commitment to protecting the customary rights, biodiversity, and interests of the Idu Mishmi community through lawful and constructive engagement.
Acheso Atih Welfare Association (AAWA)
Ekhome Mow Welfare Society (EMWS)