Chinese forces allegedly intruded 50km deep into territory despite diplomatic thaw
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains·
Border security and bilateral tensions: a key GS2 International Relations and Internal Security topic.
Why in news
Bosiram Siram alleged that Chinese forces intruded 50km deep into Indian territory despite a diplomatic thaw involving Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, and Donald Trump.
Background
Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Shatrujeet Kapur, reported ongoing face-offs with the Chinese army in Arunachal Pradesh. The tensions persist six years after the deaths of 20 Indian troops in Ladakh in June 2020.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyITBP: Indo-Tibetan Border Police is the primary force for guarding the border with China.
- PlaceArunachal Pradesh and Ladakh are the primary regions of the India-China border dispute.
- Fact20 Indian troops died in Ladakh in June 2020 during border tensions.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the India-China border situation, consider the following statements:
- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is the primary force for guarding the border with China.
- 20 Indian troops died in Ladakh in June 2020 during border tensions.
- Chinese forces allegedly intruded 100km deep into Indian territory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states the intrusion was 50km deep.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the challenges in maintaining border integrity and managing bilateral tensions with China despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic friction: Persistent face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh despite high-level diplomatic engagement.
- Security infrastructure: Requirement for enhanced surveillance and rapid response capabilities along the LAC.
- Diplomatic-Military gap: Disconnect between high-level diplomatic thaw and ground-level territorial incursions.
Keywords: border management · sovereignty · bilateral relations · strategic autonomy · de-escalation
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