The remarks by ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapur mark the first official confirmation of ongoing face-offs on the north-eastern border in Arunachal between Indian and Chinese troops.

Pawan Khera attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the ITBP confirmed continuing face-offs along the Arunachal Pradesh border. The statement intensified Congress allegations that the Centre had withheld border information since July.

The face-off is understood to have begun in late July, when Indian and Chinese patrols came face to face near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district. An unnamed official told The Hindu the troops met during routine patrolling near Maja. Outlook reported a stand-off near Asaphila since late July.

India said Chinese departures from established patrol patterns can disrupt the LAC. New Delhi stressed that border peace remains crucial to rebuilding bilateral ties.

India said Chinese departures from established patrol patterns can disrupt the LAC. New Delhi stressed that border peace remains crucial to rebuilding bilateral ties.