'Incorrect, Without Basis': Indian Army Rebuts Reports Of Chinese Encroachment In Arunachal

Published 29 June 2026 · india

'Incorrect, Without Basis': Indian Army Rebuts Reports Of Chinese Encroachment In Arunachal Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 23:20 IST The clarification came after

'Incorrect, Without Basis': Indian Army Rebuts Reports Of Chinese Encroachment In Arunachal Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 23:20 IST The clarification came after reports citing a memorandum submitted by NWS alleged that the PLA had gradually expanded its presence in border areas of Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh. Rapid Read File photo of Indian and Chinese soldiers at the border in Arunachal Pradesh (Source: PTI) The Indian Army on Monday dismissed media reports alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had encroached into Arunachal Pradesh and established camps inside Indian territory, calling the claims “incorrect and without any basis." “We have seen some media reports alleging recent encroachment by the Chinese PLA and the setting up of camps in Arunachal Pradesh. These reports are incorrect and without any basis," the Indian Army said in a statement. The clarification came after several media outlets reported that a memorandum had been submitted by the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) to the Deputy Commissioner of Upper Subansiri district, alleging that the PLA had gradually expanded its presence in the border areas of Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh. Nah Welfare Society Raise Issue Of Chinese Occupation According to the memorandum, the NWS claimed that China had occupied large stretches of traditional grazing, hunting and agricultural land belonging to the Nah tribal community over the past six years.

NWS president Keru Chader alleged that areas once freely accessed by local residents had come under the control of the Chinese military, The Times Of India reported. “Our ancestral lands, which were our hunting areas where we freely roamed and collected forest products few years back and our cattle grazing areas are now under the occupation of the Chinese PLA," Chader said in the memorandum submitted to the Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner. The organisation further alleged that China had steadily expanded its footprint by constructing roads, bridges and military camps in the border region. Also Read: China Attempts To Reassure India Over Bangladesh’s Teesta Project: ‘Doesn’t Target Third Party’ Chinese Incursion In Five Areas In Last 10 To 15 Years: NWS According to the memorandum, Chinese activities had intensified over the past 10 to 15 years with the objective of occupying additional territory along the international border. The NWS also claimed that several areas traditionally under the community’s control until 2020 had since come under Chinese occupation. These included Oying (Asaphila area), Paniar (Chujarta area), Marpan (Marnafe), Potrang Lake and Tindingtang (TG), some of which are located close to Taksing headquarters and are considered important religious and pilgrimage sites.