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Defence
Chinese aircraft reportedly breaches Indian airspace over Sikkim, hovers 20 minutes
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🗓 15 Nov 2026, 02:02 AM
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A report says a Chinese military aircraft entered Indian airspace over Sikkim and remained there for about 20 minutes. The Indian Air Force and the government have not yet confirmed the incident.
According to a media report, a Chinese military aircraft is alleged to have crossed into Indian airspace over the northeastern state of Sikkim. The aircraft is said to have hovered in the area for roughly twenty minutes before exiting.
The report notes that neither the Indian Air Force nor the central government has officially confirmed the breach, and no statement has been released by either side.
Indian defence officials typically investigate such incursions through radar logs and flight data, but details of any ongoing inquiry have not been disclosed.
The incident, if verified, would add to a series of recent aerial encounters along the India‑China border, underscoring the sensitivity of the region's airspace.
Further updates are expected once the authorities complete their assessment.
The report notes that neither the Indian Air Force nor the central government has officially confirmed the breach, and no statement has been released by either side.
Indian defence officials typically investigate such incursions through radar logs and flight data, but details of any ongoing inquiry have not been disclosed.
The incident, if verified, would add to a series of recent aerial encounters along the India‑China border, underscoring the sensitivity of the region's airspace.
Further updates are expected once the authorities complete their assessment.