Sources have clarified that there is no slow encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh by China, despite claims circulating on social media.

The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police are fully prepared to dominate the frontier, monitor developments and check Chinese activities. Officials emphasised that such sensational allegations are attention-seeking ploys lacking substance.

China has long claimed Arunachal Pradesh as part of what it calls South Tibet, a position articulated during border talks in 1960 when Beijing asserted claims over approximately 69,000 square kilometres of territory. India has consistently rejected these assertions, reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of the country. This position has been conveyed to China on multiple occasions.

Historical references were made to the 1959 attack by Chinese forces on the Assam Rifles outpost at Longju, which was subsequently captured and remains under adverse possession. The area has frequently drawn attention due to infrastructure development undertaken by China.

During the 1962 war, major Chinese operations were launched in Kameng, Subansiri, Siyom, Siang and Lohit valleys. However, following the ceasefire, the PLA withdrew north of the Line of Actual Control. Arunachal Pradesh continues to share a vast border with Tibet along the Great Himalayan range.

In recent years, India has undertaken a concerted infrastructure push in the region, enabling enhanced patrolling and surveillance. Sources noted that the undemarcated nature of the border occasionally leads to face-offs between patrols, which are resolved through established mechanisms and protocols. The Army and ITBP remain vigilant and prepared to counter any activity along the frontier.

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated on Tuesday that Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable and integral part of India.

This statement followed China’s remarks after India formally identified 27 locations in the state by their standard names on the official Survey of India map, countering Beijing’s repeated attempts to assign Chinese names to Indian territory. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that nothing can alter this indisputable reality.

India has underscored that tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control is of utmost importance. Jaiswal referred to the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs, held on August 6 in New Delhi.

Both sides engaged in frank discussions and reviewed the situation along the LAC. It was underlined that maintaining peace and stability in the border areas is essential for the overall development of bilateral relations.

The MEA release confirmed that both sides agreed to continue using diplomatic and military channels, including the WMCC, local commander-level meetings and other mechanisms, to resolve outstanding issues and avoid misunderstandings.

As a follow-up to the outcomes of the 24th Special Representatives Talks, detailed exchanges were held on boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism-building and trans-border cooperation.

India reiterated the need for early convening of the next meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism on trans-border rivers and emphasised the importance of sharing technical details on upstream projects.

The overall message from Indian authorities is clear: Arunachal Pradesh remains firmly under India’s control, with the Army and ITBP ensuring security and vigilance along the sensitive frontier.

Diplomatic and military mechanisms continue to function as stabilising tools, reinforcing India’s position and countering unfounded claims.

ANI