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Chinese incursions result of lack of demarcation, say villagers | Villagers living along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh said on Wednesday that Chinese incursions were a result of lack of border demarcation. Indian media had reported
that two soldiers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were injured in firing
from across the border on the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh, part
of which China claims as its territory. India on Tuesday, however, denied that
two of its border guards were injured in firing by Chinese forces. "They (Chinese
troops) come here and Indian government is helpless...we have protection from
Indian government but since the areas are not demarcated therefore it is difficult
to make out," said Soya Ama, a resident of Changla Gaon village in Anjaw district
of the state. Apprehending more Chinese incursions, another villager appealed
to Indian government to advance troops from their village to borders. "We appeal
to Indian government and army that they should advance towards border from our
locality. Presently they are in our village and we face lot of problem because
of that. We face lot of threat from China," said Anjita Kri, another resident.
China claims about 90,000 sq km of Arunachal Pradesh along their border as part
of its territory. India and China fought a short war in 1962 and, despite burgeoning
trade in recent years, mistrust remains. Both sides jostle for resources and influence
as they seek a global role. This year, the two countries have faced off at multi-lateral
forums, including Chinese objections to a $60 million Asian Development Bank loan
for a project in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian media have repeatedly reported "incursions"
by Chinese soldiers patrolling the 3,500-km (2,200-mile) border, disputed at various
stretches. In response, India has begun modernising its border roads and moved
a squadron of strike aircraft close to the China border. Arunachal Governor J.J.
Singh said in June up to 30,000 new troops would be deployed in the area, which
has a substantial Buddhist population. |
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