ITBP Chief Says Face-Offs With China Continue Along Arunachal Pradesh Border

Face-Offs at India-China Border Are Continuing at Multiple Points, ITBP Chief Confirms

Since June, civil society groups and local media warned of PLA encroachments into Arunachal Pradesh. Hitherto, Delhi’s response was to deny and dismiss their claims.

Old video of a mock drill in Karnataka falsely shared as an India-China confrontation in Arunachal Pradesh

On 22 October 2026, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur admitted that “face-offs” with Chinese forces had taken place at multiple locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border. Following the ITBP chief’s remarks, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on 23 October 2026 that the situation along the Line of [...]

India-China Face-Off in Arunachal? Decoding ITBP Chief’s Sudden Warning

While challenges along India's borders are enormous, Modi govt appears to not be paying adequate attention to border security, apparent from the frequent withdrawal of border forces from the borders for various duties in the interior of the country.

Patrolling deviations by China along the LAC triggers friction: MEA

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 23, Friday clarified on the status quo of Indo-China border and reiterated consistent diplomatic & military efforts of India to secure country’s sovereignty & territorial integrity. The clarification came, following the recent controversy surrounding the Sino-Indian border that erupted after a statement by ITBP personnel. The Ministry said that the Chinese forces deviating from establi…

India news: China border tensions back in focus despite talks

India says Chinese forces deviating from established patrolling patterns continue to disrupt the border situation, a day after the ITBP chief reported face-offs at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh. DW has more.

What is happening along the India-China border in Arunachal and what has MEA said?

ITBP chief's remarks did not identify the locations, specify when the face-offs began or explain the nature of the confrontations.