He however said it was a good thing that the troops didn’t reach one important canal in the area.
He however said it was a good thing that the troops didn’t reach one important canal in the area.
Chamoli
: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday confirmed an incursion by Chinese troops into Chamoli district.
“This is a matter of concern. Our border is peaceful. We have asked to increase vigilance. I believe the government will take the necessary cognisance, and the information is absolutely correct,” Rawat told ANI.
He however said it was a good thing that the troops didn’t reach one important canal in the area.
”Our officials had gone to examine the revenue line as it is our responsibility. There some Chinese activities were found,” he added.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) had sent a report about this incident to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on July 19, which was the date of incursion. Uttarakhand shares a 350-kilometre long boundary with China and similar attempts at Chinese incursions have been reported in the past.
The last reported Chinese incursion in the state was when the word ‘China’ was inscribed on rocks near Mana Pass in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
“Dekhna padega kya hai,intrusion hai ya nahi. Report mangwa ke dekhenge (We have to see if it an intrusion or not. We have asked for a report)” said Kiren Rijuju, Minister of State for Home, responding to the news.
