Congress Leader Claims Chinese Troops Penetrated 40-50 km into Arunachal Pradesh

In June, the Nah Welfare Society reported that Chinese PLA forces had expanded near Taksing, a claim the Indian Army dismissed as “incorrect and without any basis.” In August, a People's Party of Arunachal team alleged that Indian patrols were denied access to key border points. These alerts set the stage for a Congress delegation’s field visit later that year.

Congress state chief claims China entered 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh, CM Pema Khandu fact-checks

Arunachal Pradesh Congress president Bosiram Siram asserted that Chinese troops have moved 40 to 50 km inside Indian territory in the Upper Subansiri district. Siram said the delegation—joined by Congress working president Tanga Byaling and Upper Subansiri MP Jarodum Kri—traveled from Itanagar through Nacho to Limeking and Taksing from August 26 to 29. Residents told the team that Chinese forces occupy elevated positions, have taken control of areas such as Asaphila, and restrict traditional yak-herding, foraging and hunting routes.

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• Chief Minister Pema Khandu does not believe any Chinese incursion is occurring.

Congress state chief claims China entered 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh, CM Pema Khandu fact-checks

• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju rejected a separate 60-km intrusion allegation, while acknowledging heightened Chinese activity on high ridges.

Congress state chief claims China entered 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh, CM Pema Khandu fact-checks

• The Indian Army has previously labeled similar border accusations as unfounded.

Congress state chief claims China entered 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh, CM Pema Khandu fact-checks

These officials emphasize that, while Chinese activity may be increasing, there is no verified evidence of a deep territorial penetration.

China 40-50km inside Arunachal, says state Congress chief Bosiram Siram

• Claim: Siram’s delegation reports Chinese troops stationed 40-50 km inside Indian land, with locals experiencing restricted movement and loss of grazing areas.

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• Denial: State and central officials deny any such incursion, calling the allegation unsubstantiated.

Congress state chief claims China entered 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh, CM Pema Khandu fact-checks

• Verification: No independent verification of Siram’s observations has been presented; the Army’s earlier debunking of similar claims underscores the lack of corroborating evidence.

China 40-50km inside Arunachal, says state Congress chief Bosiram Siram

The disparity between on-the-ground testimonies and official assessments remains unresolved.

China 40-50km inside Arunachal, says state Congress chief Bosiram Siram

• “We are seriously concerned about the Chinese incursions and the situation along the India-China border. During our visit to the border areas, we found that the situation needs to be examined carefully,” — Bosiram Siram

China 40-50km inside Arunachal, says state Congress chief Bosiram Siram

• “Residents are no longer able to freely access areas they traditionally visited for yak herding, foraging, and hunting,” — Bosiram Siram

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• “Communication facilities and infrastructure on the Chinese side are better. We need to improve facilities in our border areas as well. All-weather roads leading to the border, round-the-clock mobile and internet connectivity, and better amenities for our soldiers are essential,” — Bosiram Siram

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