(a) whether there was incursions by the Chinese Army into Indian territory in Tawang, Subangiri and Lihit sectors of Arunachal Pradesh during the current year;
(b) if so, whether the Indian Army was able to drive away the intruders;
(c) if so, the casualty in such operations by the Indian Army; and
(d) the preventive measures taken by the Government to check such type of incident?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) to (d): A statement is attached.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 884 FOR 22.11.2001
The boundary question between India and China is un-resolved. The two sides have also differences in the perception of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas, including Arunachal Pradesh. Both sides carry out patrolling activities as per their respective perception of the LAC. Violations of the LAC are taken up by both sides through diplomatic channels and Border Personnel Meetings/Flag Meetings. The existing ground level mechanisms help the two sides to raise and resolve issues of local nature. Activities of the Chinese Army along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh needs to be viewed in this context.
The Indian Army had no casualty during such activities in the current year.
The boundary question between Indian and China is discussed at various for a on a regular basis. Notwithstanding this, the Government keeps constant vigil and takes appropriate measures to ensure sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of India.