Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has rejected reports of a fresh Chinese incursion into the state, saying there is no confirmed evidence at present to establish that Chinese forces have entered Indian territory.
The reports were linked to the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district, a strategically important region located close to the India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC). Speculation about a possible Chinese presence in the area had raised concerns about developments along the sensitive frontier.
Responding to the reports, Khandu said the claims appeared to be rumours and that the actual situation would need to be established through ground-level verification. He indicated that the state government would coordinate with the Indian Army and local organisations to determine the facts surrounding the reports.
The Chief Minister also expressed confidence in India’s border security arrangements, stressing that the Indian Army is protecting the country’s territory and maintaining vigilance along the frontier. His remarks come amid continued sensitivity over developments along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh shares a long and strategically significant border with China. Beijing continues to assert territorial claims over the Indian state, referring to it as “Zangnan”, a position that India has consistently rejected. New Delhi maintains that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India.
India has significantly strengthened infrastructure and security capabilities in the northeastern region in recent years. Improved roads, bridges, forward connectivity and military infrastructure have enhanced the ability of Indian forces to monitor and respond to developments along the border.
The latest statement from Pema Khandu is therefore significant as it seeks to counter speculation surrounding an alleged fresh Chinese intrusion. Until the reports are verified by the authorities on the ground, the claims remain unconfirmed.
The Indian Army’s assessment, along with inputs from local officials and communities, is expected to provide a clearer picture of the situation in Taksing. Meanwhile, the state government continues to maintain that India’s territorial security remains firmly protected along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier.