New Delhi: The Indian Army has firmly rejected allegations of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that no Indian territory has been lost and that all forward posts remain under India’s control.
The clarification comes after a fact finding committee of the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) claimed that troops of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army had restricted Indian access to key patrolling points in the Taksing sector of Upper Subansiri district.
Senior Army sources said the reports of territorial loss were not supported by verified ground assessments. They added that while claims are occasionally received from border areas, inspections have found the situation to be under control, with Indian positions remaining intact.
The Army also dismissed allegations of a gradual or “slow encroachment” by China in Arunachal Pradesh. Officials noted that China has long claimed the state as “South Tibet,” a position dating back to the 1960 border talks, but maintained that India continues to safeguard its territory through regular patrolling and surveillance.
Meanwhile, China described the overall border situation as “generally stable” and said both countries remain engaged through diplomatic and military channels to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control. The statement followed the latest meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India China Border Affairs.
The PPA committee, led by former minister Kahfa Bengia, visited Taksing on July 10 and alleged that Chinese troops were expanding their presence in traditional Indian grazing and hunting areas. The panel urged authorities to address local concerns over access to border regions.
The Indian Army reiterated that the Army and the Indo Tibetan Border Police remain fully equipped to monitor Chinese activities and respond to any developments along the undemarcated frontier, adding that patrol face offs are handled through established military protocols.
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