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ITBP chief's remarks on Arunachal face-off trigger political row
The Congress party has questioned the government after the ITBP director general reportedly told troops that multiple face-offs are occurring in Arunachal Pradesh and continuing. The remarks have sparked a political controversy over transparency on border security matters.
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A statement attributed to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police director general has triggered a political controversy, with the Congress party demanding clarity from the government on the security situation in Arunachal Pradesh. The ITBP chief reportedly told troops during an address that "face-offs at different locations" had occurred in the northeastern state and were "still continuing." The remarks have raised questions about the extent and nature of border incidents in the region, prompting opposition parties to press the government for a detailed public account. The Congress has accused the administration of withholding critical information from citizens and parliament regarding the security posture along the sensitive frontier. Official sources have not issued a comprehensive statement addressing the allegations or clarifying the current status of border tensions in Arunachal Pradesh. The incident underscores the broader debate over government transparency on defence and security matters affecting India's northeastern border areas.