Thousands of indigenous youths in Arunachal Pradesh rallied in Itanagar, protesting alleged illegal immigration from Bangladesh and concerns over national security. Organized by several youth groups, the demonstration included a torch march and the burning of an effigy of the Bangladesh Prime Minister. Protesters voiced opposition to remarks about integrating the Northeast into a 'Greater Bangladesh' and the potential isolation of the region. They also raised concerns about unauthorized structures and condemned the recent killing of an Indian man in Bangladesh.