China building troops along LAC in Himachal districts: Police report
3 years, 1 month ago

China building troops along LAC in Himachal districts: Police report

Hindustan Times  

hina has been building up troops along the 240-km stretch of the Line of Actual Control adjoining Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh over the past year besides accelerating the construction of roads, bridges and helipads in the area, a report prepared by Himachal Pradesh police has said. “During the past year, China has increased the presence of People’s Liberation Army and improved its infrastructure and surveillance capability along the border with Himachal Pradesh,” state director general of police Sanjay Kundu said in Shimla on Friday. PLA building personnel’s accommodation The state police report said China is building a new road in Churup from the north bank of the Pareechu river to the new hinterland. China has set up new posts equipped with high-quality surveillance equipment besides new buildings in Churup village, the report based on inputs from local police patrolling units added.

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Is China building a heliport near Arunachal Pradesh? Should India be concerned?
3 months ago

Is China building a heliport near Arunachal Pradesh? Should India be concerned?

Firstpost  

Latest satellite visuals show China constructing a heliport — with a 600-metre-long runway and multiple hangars — near Arunachal Pradesh’s ‘Fishtails’ sector along the Line of Control. Geospatial analyst Damien Symon, who goes by the account @detresfa_ on X, recently shared images on the social media platform, showing ongoing heliport construction by China near Arunachal Pradesh. The satellite images show …

China building border defence villages 11 km from LAC in Uttarakhand, say sources
1 year, 6 months ago

China building border defence villages 11 km from LAC in Uttarakhand, say sources

India Today  

China, which is already locked in a lingering border standoff with India, has been building border defence villages adjacent to Uttarakhand, sources told India Today. The Indian Army earlier said that it was monitoring the situation along the LAC, which is the border between India and China. INDIA TO BUILD 6-KM LONG TUNNEL A six-kilometre-long tunnel will be constructed between …

China constructing model villages opposite the LAC, say sources
1 year, 6 months ago

China constructing model villages opposite the LAC, say sources

The Hindu  

China is continuing to expand the network of model villages or ‘Xiaokang’ villages opposite the Line of Actual Control in the Middle sector and Eastern sectors. Opposite Barahoti, which has seen face-offs in the past, the Chinese are building villages at a rapid pace, sometimes as many as 300-400 houses in multi-storey blocks within 90-100 days, one source said, citing …

From India's Easternmost Village to near LAC: Modi government paves way for 78-km Arunachal road
1 year, 10 months ago

From India's Easternmost Village to near LAC: Modi government paves way for 78-km Arunachal road

Firstpost  

From its easternmost village in Arunachal Pradesh, India will now be getting a new 78-km-long strategic road right up to four kilometres from the Line of Actual Control, touching almost the crucial tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar. The Narendra Modi government on 1 February began the process to build a new road from Dong village to Jachep camp in …

From India's Easternmost Village to near LAC: Modi Govt Paves Way for 78-km Arunachal Road - News18
1 year, 10 months ago

From India's Easternmost Village to near LAC: Modi Govt Paves Way for 78-km Arunachal Road - News18

News 18  

From its easternmost village in Arunachal Pradesh, India will now be getting a new 78-km-long strategic road right up to four kilometres from the Line of Actual Control, touching almost the crucial tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar. The Narendra Modi government on February 1 began the process to build a new road from Dong village to Jachep camp in …

Arunachal Pradesh: ITBP building more LAC posts to foil future Chinese incursions
1 year, 11 months ago

Arunachal Pradesh: ITBP building more LAC posts to foil future Chinese incursions

Firstpost  

Areas in the Yangtze plateau, where the latest clash between the Indian Army and the PLA had taken place on December 9, are among the places where these new ITBP order posts are to be built Itanagar : In a bid to foil future Chinese incursions similar to the one in Tawang on December 9, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police plans …

China is expanding model villages in strategic areas: sources
2 years ago

China is expanding model villages in strategic areas: sources

The Hindu  

China is expanding its chain of model villages or Xiaokang villages close to the Line of Actual Control, opposite Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, including in the Chumbi valley which faces the strategically crucial Siliguri corridor, according to defence sources. Another model village comprising 35-36 dwellings is under construction in Qangze, about 52 km from the LAC, also opposite the …

China Plans to Build New Highway Along LAC with India, Says Hong Kong Media Report
2 years, 5 months ago

China Plans to Build New Highway Along LAC with India, Says Hong Kong Media Report

News 18  

China plans to build a new highway along the Line of Actual Control with India as part of Beijing’s efforts to strengthen its strategic position and project its power, a media report said on Wednesday. The highway, spanning from Lhunze county in Tibet to Mazha in Kashgar, Xinjiang region, is among 345 construction plans proposed in the new national programme, …

Tech That Can Recognise PLA, Their Vehicles: Army's 'Made in India' Defence as China Steps Up Patrolling
3 years, 1 month ago

Tech That Can Recognise PLA, Their Vehicles: Army's 'Made in India' Defence as China Steps Up Patrolling

News 18  

The Army has indigenously designed and developed a series of surveillance equipment and has deployed them at the Line of Actual Control in the eastern sector to closely track frequent exercises and heightened patrolling activities by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops at the disputed borders. Last week, eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Pande had said the PLA had …

China heightens activity along LAC in Uttarakhand, Indian Army on alert
3 years, 5 months ago

China heightens activity along LAC in Uttarakhand, Indian Army on alert

India Today  

The Chinese military has increased its activities along the Line of Actual Control in the Barahoti area of Uttarakhand. As per government sources, around 40 troops of the People’s Liberation Army were recently spotted patrolling the area along the LAC in Barahoti. “Around 40 Chinese Army troops came to the area along the LAC in Barahoti. In light of the …

China strengthening infrastructure in border areas: Jairam Thakur
3 years, 6 months ago

China strengthening infrastructure in border areas: Jairam Thakur

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has said that China is trying to build up its infrastructure along the state border that aligns with Tibet. According to Thakur, the neighbouring country has even started surveillance activities along border areas. "They have begun some surveillance activities via road at a height higher than ours," Thakur said on Monday, according to news …

China defends new village in Arunachal Pradesh amid border construction push
3 years, 11 months ago

China defends new village in Arunachal Pradesh amid border construction push

The Hindu  

China on Thursday said its construction of a village across the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh was “beyond reproach” because it had “never recognised” Arunachal. The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday said at a press briefing, to a question about the construction, that China’s “position on Zangnan region is consistent and clear”. The new village in Arunachal is …

Chinese build-up at LAC clearly visible, says Ladakh councillor
3 years, 11 months ago

Chinese build-up at LAC clearly visible, says Ladakh councillor

The Hindu  

Konchok Stanzin, a councillor from Chushul in eastern Ladakh said Chinese infrastructure that could not be seen from border villages earlier is now clearly visible as China continues to hold positions in areas within India’s perception of the Line of Actual Control. In an interview to The Hindu, Mr. Stanzin said residents have witnessed a large number of Chinese tents, …

China turns new civilian settlements near LAC into military infra, satellite images reveal
4 years, 1 month ago

China turns new civilian settlements near LAC into military infra, satellite images reveal

India Today  

Beautifully constructed homes, recreational facilities and roads, all disguised as civil infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control on the Chinese side is part of the People’s Liberation Army’s new warfare tactics to enhance its military network. India Today TV has learnt that China has been adopting a policy of setting up dual-use integrated villages close to the borders that …

What is China doing in Tibet's last village along Himachal border?
4 years, 4 months ago

What is China doing in Tibet's last village along Himachal border?

India Today  

The Chinese PLA was seen constructing a road near the borders of Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. Villagers in Charang village in Kinnaur district of Himachal have observed development and road construction along Chinese border in Tibet in Khimkulla Pass areas of Tango and Yamrang, which are near Charang and Chhitkul areas on the Indian side. The Last Tibetan Village An …

Bridges, roads, water channelizing machinery: Satellite data shows China's long haul plans in Galwan Valley
4 years, 6 months ago

Bridges, roads, water channelizing machinery: Satellite data shows China's long haul plans in Galwan Valley

India Today  

Satellite data created with cutting edge combination of radiofrequency signals and high-resolution satellite imagery suggests that the Chinese army has moved to the Galwan river valley prepared for a long haul. Area showing new under-construction PLA site The data shared by Hawkeye 360 with India Today, was analysed by well-known satellite imagery expert Col Vinayak Bhat. A closer look at …

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