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Defence
India Confirms No Chinese Encroachment in Arunachal, Says Social Media Claims Are Attention‑Seeking
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 03:48 PM
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An official report released by Indian authorities has ruled out any Chinese encroachment along the Arunachal Pradesh border. The statement came after social media posts suggested otherwise, which were dismissed as an attention‑seeking ploy.
India’s Ministry of Defence released a statement on Thursday confirming that there is no evidence of Chinese troops crossing into Arunachal Pradesh. The report, based on satellite imagery and on‑ground intelligence, found no signs of encroachment along the Line of Actual Control.
The announcement followed a wave of social media posts claiming that Chinese forces had advanced into the state, prompting the government to issue a clarification.
Officials described the online claims as an "attention‑seeking ploy" designed to inflame public sentiment. The defence ministry urged citizens to rely on verified sources for information about border security.
The statement reaffirms India’s position that the border remains under its control, while acknowledging the need for continued vigilance and diplomatic engagement with China.
The announcement followed a wave of social media posts claiming that Chinese forces had advanced into the state, prompting the government to issue a clarification.
Officials described the online claims as an "attention‑seeking ploy" designed to inflame public sentiment. The defence ministry urged citizens to rely on verified sources for information about border security.
The statement reaffirms India’s position that the border remains under its control, while acknowledging the need for continued vigilance and diplomatic engagement with China.