'No Chinese encroachment in Arunachal': Social media claims dismissed
Indian government sources have dismissed social media claims regarding Chinese encroachment into Arunachal Pradesh as attention-seeking misinformation. Officials reiterated that while border patrols occasionally face off due to undemarcated boundaries, the region remains an integral part of India.
Why it matters
It addresses ongoing geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes between India and China, clarifying the official stance on border security.
NEW DELHI: There is no “slow encroachment” by China into Arunachal Pradesh, new agency ANI reported citing sources on Tuesday. The sources also rejected claims circulating on social media, describing them as “attention-seeking ploys” that lack specific evidence."There is no slow encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh by China as alleged," they said."Due to undemarcated border at times the patrols face off each other, this is resolved through existing mechanisms and protocols in vogue. The Army and ITBP are geared up to dominate the border, monitor and check Chinese activities. Sensational claims like this without going into specifics are attention-seeking ploys," the report said citing sources.They said China has historically laid claim to Arunachal Pradesh, referring to it as “South Tibet”.
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