India-China Face-Off Continues Along Arunachal Border, Says ITBP Chief; Cong Targets PM Modi

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has raised a new combat unit, the Shaurya commandos, who have demonstrated their capabilities during ongoing face-offs with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, ITBP chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor said. The force is strengthening its combat readiness along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control through specialised training, drone warfare capabilities and infrastructure upgrades. The ITBP has established drone platoons in all border battalions, with government funding supporting drone and anti-drone systems. A new ‘Strike’ course, designed to prepare personnel for combat situations similar to the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, will be completed across the force by the end of 2027. Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of making concessions to China and raised concerns over patrolling access, place renaming and a proposed massive dam in the region.