NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese forces remain involved in face-offs at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh, according to Indo-Tibetan Border Police chief Shatrujeet Kapur, whose statements have renewed scrutiny of tensions along the disputed Himalayan frontier.
The comments come amid reports of a prolonged confrontation near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district.
However, the precise locations, scale and circumstances of the encounters have not been fully established in publicly available accounts.
Speaking at an ITBP ceremony, Kapur said recent developments in Arunachal Pradesh had resulted in confrontations at multiple points and indicated that the situation remained ongoing.
He praised the force’s recently formed Shaurya commando teams for their performance during these encounters. Kapur also outlined plans to establish a full battalion of the specialised personnel, signalling further investment in the force’s operational preparedness.
His remarks drew attention because earlier reports of tensions had circulated without detailed public explanations about the situation on the ground.
According to the supplied report, which cites BBC coverage of The Hindu, Indian and Chinese troops have faced each other since July around Asaphila, near Taksing village.
The account said an initial confrontation at Maja ended with troops withdrawing. It alleged that Chinese People’s Liberation Army personnel subsequently returned in larger numbers and established tents inside territory India considers its own.
These reported movements require clear attribution: the supplied material does not independently establish the positions of the troops or the territorial claims involved.
The separate video circulating on social media purportedly shows soldiers from both countries confronting one another. Its authenticity, recording date and location have not been independently verified.
The developments have prompted opposition demands for greater transparency. According to the supplied account, senior Congress leader and former foreign minister Salman Khurshid urged the government to brief Parliament and allow discussion on the border situation.
He argued that relations with China should rest on equality and mutual respect, while accusing the government of withholding important information from the public.
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India’s External Affairs Ministry has said diplomatic and military mechanisms remain available to address outstanding border issues and prevent misunderstandings.
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Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referred questions about specific incidents to the Defence Ministry and reasserted the importance of peace along the frontier.
Arunachal Pradesh is administered by India, while China claims the territory as part of southern Tibet.
