Arunachal CM denies Chinese incursion but says concerns need to be verified
Pema Khandu says concerns raised by a community-based organisation in the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district need to be heard and verified on the ground
On August 7, 2026, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu dismissed reports of Chinese incursions in the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district, stating that the Indian Army's presence in the border region suggests otherwise. He invited representatives of the Nah Welfare Society, a community living near the India-China border, to verify the concerns raised by the organisation.
The Army had previously debunked the allegations, claiming they were unfounded. Khandu also addressed alleged contracts awarded by the State, mentioning the Supreme Court's summons of the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) due to their non-cooperation with the Central Bureau of Investigation's inquiry into Khandu's family and associates receiving public works contracts worth ₹1,270 crore.
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