Situation along LAC gets disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling pattern: MEA
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that border tensions with China occur when Chinese forces deviate from established patrolling patterns along the Line of Actual Control. The statement follows reports from the ITBP regarding ongoing confrontations in Arunachal Pradesh.
Why it matters
Border disputes between India and China are critical geopolitical flashpoints that impact regional stability and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Situation along LAC gets disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling pattern: MEA left MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bmu3ay/article71616236.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261014308L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference on India-Iran NSA talks, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab) India’s statement comes following ITBP D-G’s remarks on ongoing confrontations with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA stresses on “maintenance of peace and tranquillity” in border areas for overall development of bilateral ties The situation in the India-China border areas “gets disturbed from time to time when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling patterns”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday (October 23, 2026), stressing that both sides continue to use “existing diplomatic and military mechanisms” to resolve outstanding issues and “avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)”.
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