Is China encroaching upon Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh?
Summary
A team of regional Indian politicians reported that China has blocked Indian army patrols and taken land in Arunachal Pradesh, a border state. India and China have disputed borders, and this report comes before a planned visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for the BRICS summit.Key Facts
- China allegedly stopped Indian soldiers from patrolling certain key points in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The disputed area includes Upper Subansiri district, a remote and mountainous region.
- The Indian forces reportedly cannot patrol the Taksing area from April to October due to bad weather, but Chinese troops remain active during this time.
- Local residents say Indian forces abandoned a patrol post called Shera 5 after a clash with China’s army in 2023.
- The People’s Party of Arunachal Pradesh sent a fact-finding team that linked these issues to the local BJP-led government’s handling of border security.
- India and China disagree on the Line of Actual Control, which marks the current border control areas.
- India’s army denied the media reports of Chinese encroachment, but the Foreign Ministry said the border is a serious issue discussed with China.
- This report comes weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the BRICS summit in September 2023.
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