Fresh claims of a face-off between the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have emerged from the Taksing Circle in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district after photographs and videos purportedly showing the incident began circulating on social media.
The visuals, reportedly carrying a timestamp of July 26, 2026, have sparked renewed speculation over alleged Chinese activity in the border region. Some local sources claimed the confrontation may have begun as early as July 25, although there has been no official confirmation of the incident.
The latest claims come weeks after a controversy surrounding alleged Chinese activities near Taksing, Maza, Galemu, Potrang Lake, Tama Chuchu, Galen Sinyik and Shreechu Valley, areas located close to Asaphila, which remains under the control of the PLA. Earlier, the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) had alleged that China had constructed roads, bridges and military camps on land traditionally used by local villagers for grazing livestock and collecting forest produce.
The Indian Army and Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung have consistently denied reports of any fresh Chinese encroachment, describing such allegations as rumours. Earlier this month, the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit also rejected viral claims of a 60-km PLA advance, stating that the circulated videos were recycled and unrelated to the border situation.
However, the newly circulated photographs and videos have prompted some residents and local leaders to question the official position, leading to renewed concern among communities living in the frontier areas.
Amid the uncertainty, Kamle district public leader Ajay Murtem has written an open letter to the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, urging the state government to conduct an on-ground assessment of the reported locations. He also called for coordinated verification involving the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and sought an official public statement to address misinformation and reassure border residents.
Murtem further appealed for enhanced border surveillance and confidence-building measures to strengthen the sense of security among people living in the frontier region.
Authorities have not yet verified the authenticity of the latest photographs and videos, and there has been no official confirmation of any face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the area.
