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Defence
Indian Army Refutes Claims China Seized 50 km of Arunachal Pradesh, Calls It Disinformation
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:01 AM
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The Indian Army dismissed recent reports that Chinese troops have captured a 50‑kilometre stretch of Arunachal Pradesh, labeling the story a coordinated disinformation effort.
New Delhi – The Indian Army issued a formal statement on Wednesday rejecting circulating reports that Chinese forces have taken control of a 50‑kilometre segment of Arunachal Pradesh. The army described the narrative as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at unsettling the public and diplomatic community.
According to the statement, no operational evidence or credible intelligence supports the claim of any territorial gain by China in the northeastern frontier. The army reiterated that its troops continue to monitor the Line of Actual Control (LAC) vigilantly, maintaining the status quo.
The army’s clarification comes amid heightened sensitivity over border tensions with China, especially after recent high‑altitude standoffs. Officials urged citizens to rely on official channels for accurate information and warned against the spread of unverified content on social media.
No further details were provided, and the Indian defence ministry did not comment beyond the army’s release.
According to the statement, no operational evidence or credible intelligence supports the claim of any territorial gain by China in the northeastern frontier. The army reiterated that its troops continue to monitor the Line of Actual Control (LAC) vigilantly, maintaining the status quo.
The army’s clarification comes amid heightened sensitivity over border tensions with China, especially after recent high‑altitude standoffs. Officials urged citizens to rely on official channels for accurate information and warned against the spread of unverified content on social media.
No further details were provided, and the Indian defence ministry did not comment beyond the army’s release.