1025 Chinese transgressions between 2016 and 2018: Govt data

NEW DELHI: A total of 1025 incidents of transgressions by the Chinese Army into the Indian territory took place between 2016 and 2018, according to Government data.

The number of transgressions by Chinese Army in 2016 was 273 which rose to 426 in 2017. The number of such cases reported in 2018 was 326, as per details provided by Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik to Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Replying to a question on the issue, he said India is taking measures to ensure that defence forces are in a state of readiness to meet operational and security challenges.

He said the details of Chinese incursions in 2019 are being collected. (AGENCIES)