11:00 AM
Amid the ongoing standoff between India and China in Ladakh, China has constructed a new village in Arunachal Pradesh, which happens to be around 4.5 km within the Indian territory. Situated at the banks of Tsari Chu River in the Upper Subansiri district, the village comprises of around 101 settlements and has been reportedly built in last one year.
In the satellite images dating November 1, 2020, one can clearly see the village. However, a similar image from August 26, 2019 does not show any such construction, indicating the fact that the village was built in one year.
Reacting to the latest reports, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that they have seen recent reports on China undertaking construction work along border areas with India. China has undertaken such infrastructure activity in past several areas. In response, the Indian government too has stepped up border infrastructure including the construction of roads, bridges etc, which