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Defence
Chinese troops set up tents near LAC, Indian border police chief confirms
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🗓 24 Oct 2026, 05:03 AM
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The Indian border police chief said Chinese soldiers have erected temporary tents close to the Line of Actual Control, heightening tensions along the disputed frontier.
New Delhi – The chief of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) confirmed that Chinese forces have pitched temporary tents on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the contested border region. The deployment, observed in the early hours of the day, is part of a series of recent face‑offs that have seen both sides increase patrols and infrastructure activity.
According to the ITBP chief, the tents are being used as forward operating bases to house troops and equipment, signalling a more permanent presence in the area. No armed clash has been reported so far, but the move adds to the strategic friction that has persisted since the 2020 Galwan Valley incident.
Indian defence officials have called for restraint and are monitoring the situation closely. Diplomatic channels are reportedly being used to convey concerns to Beijing, while senior military commanders are reviewing deployment patterns along the LAC to ensure readiness.
The development underscores the fragile security environment along the 3,488‑kilometre border, where both nations continue to bolster logistics and surveillance capabilities.
According to the ITBP chief, the tents are being used as forward operating bases to house troops and equipment, signalling a more permanent presence in the area. No armed clash has been reported so far, but the move adds to the strategic friction that has persisted since the 2020 Galwan Valley incident.
Indian defence officials have called for restraint and are monitoring the situation closely. Diplomatic channels are reportedly being used to convey concerns to Beijing, while senior military commanders are reviewing deployment patterns along the LAC to ensure readiness.
The development underscores the fragile security environment along the 3,488‑kilometre border, where both nations continue to bolster logistics and surveillance capabilities.