Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Arunachal MP Flags Concerns Over Alleged Chinese LAC Incursions
Some people in Arunachal Pradesh say Chinese troops may have entered or built camps near the border.
The area discussed is around Taksing in Upper Subansiri district.
BJP MP Tapir Gao said warnings from local people and representatives should be taken seriously.
He said Arunachal Pradesh is part of India and its territory cannot be compromised.
The Indian Army said the reports are incorrect and unsupported.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu said he would speak with both local residents and defence officials.
India said keeping peace along the border with China is extremely important.
China said the border situation is generally stable but did not comment directly on the reported activity.
BJP MP Tapir Gao said public warnings about alleged Chinese incursions should not be ignored.
The controversy concerns alleged Chinese activity near Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district.
The Indian Army rejected the allegations as incorrect and unsubstantiated.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu said he would discuss the claims with residents and defence forces.
India stressed the seriousness of border matters, while China said the border situation was generally stable.
- Who
- BJP MP Tapir Gao, local residents represented by the Nah Welfare Society, the Indian Army, the Indian government, China and Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
- What
- A controversy over alleged Chinese military activity and encroachment near Taksing along the Line of Actual Control.
- When
- The controversy was recent; Gao made his remarks on Saturday and said he had raised similar concerns in Parliament in 2019.
- Where
- The Taksing sector of Upper Subansiri district in Arunachal Pradesh, along the India-China Line of Actual Control.
- Why
- Local allegations prompted public concern, official responses and calls to take border warnings seriously.
Local allegations and political concern
Official denials and stability claims
Whether an incursion occurred
Local allegations and political concern
The Nah Welfare Society alleged People’s Liberation Army activity and encroachment near Taksing, while Tapir Gao said such public warnings should be taken seriously.
Official denials and stability claims
The Indian Army said reports of Chinese troops occupying Indian territory or setting up camps inside Arunachal Pradesh had no basis and were incorrect and unsubstantiated.
Assessment of the border situation
Local allegations and political concern
Gao argued that concerns about territorial integrity should not be dismissed and said Arunachal Pradesh’s sovereignty was non-negotiable.
Official denials and stability claims
China said the Sino-India border situation was generally stable and did not comment directly on the reported activity.
- Main location
- Taksing sector, Upper Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Allegation
- The Nah Welfare Society alleged People’s Liberation Army activity and encroachment near the border.
- Indian Army position
- The Army called the allegations incorrect and unsubstantiated, denying that Chinese troops occupied Indian territory or established camps in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Political response
- Tapir Gao said warnings from local communities and public representatives should not be brushed aside.
- Chief minister’s response
- Pema Khandu said he would discuss the allegations with local residents and defence forces.
- India’s position
- The Ministry of External Affairs called border matters with China most serious and said peace along the Line of Actual Control is of utmost importance.
- China’s position
- China said the situation along the Sino-India border was generally stable while declining to comment on reported military activity.