MEA slams China over Arunachal claim after Indian woman detained in Shanghai
MEA slams China over Arunachal claim after Indian woman detained in Shanghai
MEA condemns detention of Arunachal Pradesh resident in Shanghai, saying it violates international norms and Indian sovereignty as China presses its border claim.
In Shanghai, an Arunachal Pradesh resident was detained at the airport, triggering a strong response from India's Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA called the detention a violation of international norms and Indian sovereignty, urging Beijing to respect travel rights and sovereignty.
Beijing reportedly refused to accept her Indian passport, citing its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, a move that drew immediate backlash from New Delhi and from communities following the border dispute. The incident has intensified tensions over the disputed territory.
India issued a strong demarche to the Chinese side in both Beijing and Delhi, and the Indian consulate in Shanghai took up the matter locally to seek clarity and resolution.
China has asserted that the whole process was in line with applicable laws and regulations, a position that India has rejected as a breach of sovereignty and citizen rights.
The case highlights the fragility of India-China relations as both sides push for their versions of legality and border claims, and it underscores the ongoing sensitivity around Arunachal Pradesh.
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