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Arunachal Pradesh: ITBP Chief confirms ongoing India-China face-offs
Shatrujeet Kapur, Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has confirmed that military face-offs between Indian and Chinese forces are continuing at multiple locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh. The confrontations, which have been occurring since at least July 2026, are reportedly centered in sectors such as Taksing, Maza, and Asaphila within the Upper Subansiri district.
Local tribal organizations, including the Nah Welfare Society, have alleged that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has expanded its presence by building roads, bridges, and military camps in areas traditionally used by local communities for grazing and agriculture. While the Indian Army previously dismissed reports of Chinese encroachment as baseless, the ITBP chief’s recent on-record statements provide official acknowledgment of the persistent tension.
In response to the situation, India is reinforcing its presence and deploying specialized units like the Shaurya Commandos. The ITBP chief also highlighted a critical need for modernization, noting that current weaponry is approximately 50 years old. Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry has maintained that Beijing has strictly followed all relevant agreements and accords regarding border management.
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Arunachal Pradesh · Indo-Tibetan Border Police · Ministry of External Affairs · People's Liberation Army · Shatrujeet Kapur · Tibet Autonomous Region
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A video circulating on social media claiming to show a border skirmish on October 25, 2026, was identified as a military training clip from Kazakhstan. www.rfi.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ITBP chief noted that the force's weapons are approximately 50 years old and require modernization. www.orissapost.com · www.thecitizen.in
- [● 8 SOURCES] ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapur confirmed face-offs are occurring at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh. www.dtnext.in · www.orissapost.com · www.thecitizen.in · thediplomat.com · www.rfi.fr · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that border friction occurs when Chinese forces deviate from established patrolling patterns. www.dtnext.in · www.orissapost.com · www.esakal.com · www.rfi.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] China is resettling Tibetan populations near the LAC through border-village and poverty-alleviation schemes. defence.in · www.sentinelassam.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 241,835 people were involved in the Tibet Autonomous Region’s border-village programme. defence.in · www.sentinelassam.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Nah Welfare Society reported that the PLA has built roads, bridges, and camps in traditional grazing areas. www.news9live.com · thediplomat.com · www.dtnext.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jakun stated that China has strictly followed all relevant agreements and accords. www.esakal.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Shaurya Commandos are a newly created unit trained for high-altitude warfare. petel.bg · www.thecitizen.in