August 18, 2026 05:50 am (IST)
Chinese troops had infiltrated in Uttarakhand, confirms CM Harish Rawat
New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has confirmed reports of a Chinese troops incursion in the Chamoli district of the state leading to a face-off for an hour, according to media reports.
Rawat told a news agency that the Chinese troops have not touched an important canal there and both the sides later pulled back.
According to him it occurred in a grazing ground that is 80 sq km with claims on the land by both the giant neighbours.
"I am sure the central government will take note," Rawat told ANI.
The state of Uttarakhand has a 350 km long border with China.
Image: Maps of India
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Twisha Sharma death: CBI chargesheet reconstructs her final hours, alleged months of cruelty
Mon, Aug 17 2026
India rising as global technology, AI and digital economy force: Toronto Consul General Mahaveer Singhvi
Mon, Aug 17 2026
Indian Army heads to Thailand for MAITREE-XV: Jungle warfare drills begin August 18
Mon, Aug 17 2026
India signs Rs. 1,943 crore deal for two MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drones: Here’s why it matters
Mon, Aug 17 2026
Bomb threats, mines and underwater ops: India-US navies wrap up major Kochi exercise
Mon, Aug 17 2026
