ITANAGAR, 30 June — The Indian Army on Tuesday rebutted claims by the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has encroached on Indian territory near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, calling the reports “incorrect and without any basis.” The statement came after the NWS alleged that the PLA had occupied new areas close to Taksing and established a military camp there.
“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 its statement.
The NWS had accused the PLA of expanding its presence in strategically important zones along the border, naming specific locations it said were affected: Oying (2445) in the Asaphila area, Paniar (Chujarta area), Marpan (Marnafe), Portrang (Lake), and Tingdingtang (TG). The society said it has written to the Upper Subansiri deputy commissioner seeking action and clarity.
NWS president Keru Chader told this newspaper the society stands by its assertions and denied spreading misinformation. He said areas once used by villagers for hunting and patrolled by Assam Rifles and local administration are now regularly occupied by PLA personnel. “The Chinese have reached just 15 to 20 km from the Taksing headquarters,” Chader claimed, and alleged that the PLA’s presence increased gradually after the 1962 war, intensifying from around 2005–07.
Chader also criticised what he described as government neglect of the Taksing area, saying road access arrived only a few years ago and that mobile connectivity remains poor. “We have repeatedly raised the connectivity issue with the state government, but not much has changed,” he said.
A senior government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the NWS claim as “overstated,” noting that large stretches along the India-China boundary are disputed and routinely patrolled by forces from both sides. “Until the India-China boundary dispute is resolved, such claims are likely to continue,” the official added.
The contrasting statements from the NWS, the Indian Army and a government official underline continuing local anxieties and the broader uncertainty that persists along parts of the India-China border, where access, infrastructure and regular patrols remain politically and strategically sensitive.
Original Source: https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2026/07/01/army-brushes-off-claim-of-chinese-incursion-nws-stands-by-its-allegation/
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Publish Date: 2026-07-01 00:30:00
