India-China Clashes Continue Along Arunachal Border, Says ITBP Chief

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrughna Singh? Shatrughna Kapoor? Wait, the supplied text names Shatrutjit Kapoor. He said that the standoff along the China border continues, with clashes between Indian and Chinese troops reported in several areas along the Arunachal Pradesh border over the past few days. He added that the clashes were ongoing and praised the ITBP’s Shaurya commandos for their exceptional performance during the developments. He made these remarks at the force’s annual ceremony recognising the contributions of its personnel. He also recalled that the ITBP was initially established as a force trained for combat in mountainous terrain and was assigned responsibility for securing the China border in 2004.

Describing the China border as one of the most challenging frontiers, the ITBP chief said that a specialised training programme had been developed to better prepare personnel for clashes similar to the Galwan Valley confrontation. He also said that underground infrastructure was being developed to strengthen operational preparedness. The ITBP patrols along the 3,488-kilometre Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. Its Shaurya commandos are specially trained to handle confrontations and operational challenges in high-altitude mountainous regions.