NEW DELHI, Aug 25:The Ministry of External Affairs here has so far no information from the Uttarakhand Government about the recent intrusion of Chinese troops reported from Barahoti area of Chamoli of the State.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna had recently told the Centre at a recent meeting on internal security about the threat emanating from the 350 km long border with China.
When asked about whether there has been foray of Chinese troops in Chamoli, and Pithoragarh district of the hill State, Minister of State in the External Affairs E Ahmad told Parliament in the current session that the State Government had not given any such information.
He said there was no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas between India and China.
“From time to time, on account of differences in the perception of the LAC, situations have arisen on the ground that could have been avoided if we had a common perception of the LAC,” Mr Ahmad said.
The Minister underlined that the Government regularly takes up any transgression along the LAC with the Chinese side through established mechanisms including border personnel meetings, flag meetings, meetings of Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs and diplomatic channels.
The two sides have reiterated, on many occasions, their commitment to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border areas, pending a final settlement of the Boundary Question, Mr Ahmad said.
He also said the Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it. (UNI)
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