The Indian Army has dismissed media reports alleging fresh encroachment by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that the claims were “incorrect and without any basis.”
In a brief statement, the Army said: “We have seen some media reports alleging recent encroachment by Chinese PLA and setting up of camps in Arunachal Pradesh. These reports are incorrect and without any basis.”
The clarification comes days after the Nah Welfare Society (NWS), a community-based organisation from Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district, submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner alleging that the PLA had established camps inside Indian territory near the India-China border.
In its memorandum dated June 26, the organisation claimed that the PLA had gradually expanded its presence over the past 10 to 15 years by occupying areas along the border in the Taksing circle.
The society alleged that China had constructed roads, bridges and military camps in locations traditionally used by local communities for hunting, grazing livestock and collecting forest produce.
According to the memorandum, five locations — Oying, Paniar (Chujarta area), Marpan (Marnafe), Potrang Lake and Tindingtang (TG) — have allegedly come under Chinese occupation since 2020. It further claimed that these areas lie close to Taksing headquarters and include sites of cultural and religious significance for local communities.
