(a) whether there have been incidents of infiltrations by the Chinese Army
into the Indian border;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
(c) the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;
(d) whether the Government does not perceive the infiltration by the Chinese
Army into Demchok area in Ladakh as dangerous to the security of the country; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a) to (e) There is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the
border areas between India and China. From time to time, on account of differences
in the perception of the LAC, situations have arisen on the ground that could
have been avoided if we had a common perception of the LAC. Government regularly
takes up any transgression along the LAC with the Chinese side through established
mechanisms including border personnel meetings, flag meetings, meetings of
Working Mechanism on Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs
and diplomatic channels. The two sides have reiterated, on many occasions,
their commitment to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual
Control in the India-China border areas, pending a final settlement of the
Boundary Question. Government keeps a constant watch on all developments
having a bearing on India’s security and takes all necessary measures to
safeguard it.