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India States Chinese Patrol Divergence Causes LAC Disturbances
New Delhi asserts that the situation along the Line of Actual Control becomes unsettled when Chinese forces deviate from established patrolling patterns, following recent remarks by the ITBP chief.
New Delhi has affirmed that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) becomes unsettled when Chinese forces deviate from established patrolling patterns. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted that such divergences from time to time contribute to disturbances in the India-China border areas.
This official statement from the MEA follows remarks made by the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, concerning face-offs with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh. While addressing questions on the specifics of these encounters, the MEA chose to refer the matter to the Ministry of Defence. A video containing the ITBP chief's initial remarks regarding the border situation was subsequently removed after reports emerged.
In response to these developments, the Congress party criticised the government for allegedly suppressing information pertinent to the border situation. Despite these incidents, the MEA noted that both India and China continue to utilise existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to resolve outstanding issues and prevent misunderstandings or miscalculations along the LAC.
The ITBP, responsible for guarding India's border with China, has also established specialised combat teams known as Shaurya commandos. These units are specifically raised within the ITBP to enhance its capacity to respond to security challenges along the China border, reinforcing India's defence capabilities in the region.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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