ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapoor confirms face-offs at several points along the Arunachal Pradesh border, with heightened vigilance amid reports of Chinese troop activity near the Line of Actual Control
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapoor has confirmed face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops at several locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Reports of Chinese tents near the border have raised concerns, prompting heightened vigilance by Indian security forces.
Itanagar: Face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops continue at multiple locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor said during an honours ceremony held ahead of the force's 65th Raising Day.
Kapoor acknowledged that confrontations had occurred at several locations in recent days and indicated that the situation remained unresolved. He also highlighted the role of newly raised Shaurya commando units in responding to the developments.
His remarks come amid reports of border tensions in the Asaphila and Taksing sectors since July 2026, despite diplomatic and military-level discussions between India and China.
India-China Border Face-Offs Reported Near Asaphila Sector
Reports indicate that Indian and Chinese troops have been involved in a prolonged stand-off near Asaphila in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district.
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) personnel reportedly established tents approximately six to seven kilometres inside India's perception of the LAC near the Maja area.
However, the precise location and status of these deployments have not been independently established.
Kapoor said ITBP's Shaurya commandos had demonstrated their capabilities during the continuing confrontations. He also outlined plans to develop the specialised units further for high-altitude operations.
ITBP Strengthens Drone Surveillance Along India-China Border
The ITBP has introduced drone platoons across its border units to strengthen surveillance and operational preparedness.
Kapoor said the force had developed a specialised training programme called Strike to prepare personnel for confrontations similar to the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
The programme is intended to improve the force's response capabilities in difficult border situations, with training planned across its personnel by the end of 2027.
He also highlighted the need to modernise equipment and expand drone and counter-drone capabilities.
Underground Shelters Planned Along Arunachal Pradesh LAC
The ITBP is developing underground shelters and related infrastructure at border locations to improve protection for personnel during potential hostilities. Kapoor said modern warfare had demonstrated the importance of protective infrastructure, particularly against aerial attacks and artillery fire.
The force is also expanding specialised mountain-combat training to prepare personnel for operations in high-altitude areas and extreme weather conditions. These measures form part of the ITBP's efforts to strengthen its preparedness along the India-China frontier.
India-China Border Tensions Continue Despite Diplomatic Talks
The reported confrontations have continued despite diplomatic engagements and military-level discussions between the two countries. A Corps Commander-level meeting was held on September 6 at the Wacha-Damai Border Personnel Meeting Point in Arunachal Pradesh to address border-related issues.
Earlier reports of alleged Chinese encroachment in the Taksing area had also prompted concern among local communities.
In June, the Indian Army rejected allegations of recent Chinese encroachment and the establishment of camps inside Indian territory, describing those claims as unfounded.
The latest remarks from the ITBP chief confirm continuing face-offs but do not independently establish that Chinese troops have occupied territory under Indian control.
