The Ministry of External Affairs has underlined the need for peace and tranquillity along the India-China border after the head of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police confirmed that face-offs with Chinese troops are continuing at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh.
Responding to questions at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both countries remain in contact through established diplomatic and military channels to handle border-related issues. He said tensions can arise when Chinese troops depart from their regular patrolling routes, but declined to share specifics of the latest developments and referred questions on military operations to the Defence Ministry.
ITBP Chief’s Confirmation
The MEA response followed remarks by ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapur, who confirmed that confrontations were continuing at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking to ITBP personnel at an event in Alwar, Rajasthan, Kapur praised the force’s newly raised Shaurya commando teams for their handling of the confrontations, describing their performance as exemplary.
Reports have pointed to a prolonged standoff around Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, where confrontations have been reported since mid-year. According to reported accounts — which remain unverified as an official determination of the disputed alignment — Chinese personnel set up tents at an elevated position estimated to be around six to seven kilometres inside India’s perception of the Line of Actual Control near the Maja company operating base. These accounts are based on media reporting, not on an official statement from either government.
Political Reactions
The reported face-offs have triggered a political debate. The Congress has questioned the Centre’s handling of the situation, with the state unit demanding a statement from the Prime Minister on the border situation, according to IndiaTodayNE. The party has argued that the government owes the country clarity on the state of the frontier.
Diplomacy Continues in Parallel
India and China have been working to stabilise relations since an agreement aimed at ending the military standoff at the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh. The Prime Minister and the Chinese President have held talks to rebuild trust, and New Delhi has repeatedly said that lasting peace along the border is essential for progress in bilateral ties. The Chief Minister had earlier said Arunachal stands to gain from the thaw in relations, while an earlier round of diplomatic engagement had laid out eight points of understanding.
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SOURCE: DY365 (Oct 24, 2026) — “Arunachal Face-Off Row: MEA Calls for Peace Amid India-China Tensions”; Illustrated Daily News (Oct 23, 2026) — “India-China Face-Offs Continue in Many Places in Arunachal: ITBP Chief”; IndiaTodayNE listing (Oct 23, 2026) — Congress demands PM statement on border face-offs.
