The Himachal Pradesh government has expressed anger and fear over the reported entry of two Chinese helicopters into India’s airspace in the hill state’s high-altitude Lahaul & Spiti tribal region that borders Tibet.
The matter was raised in the state Assembly yesterday by Lahaul & Spiti legislator Ram Lal Markandey on the basis of media reports .
To this, chief minister P K Dhumal said he had feared such incidents, and had often been warning New Delhi about China’s intentions. He said he was surprised why Beijing accused India of space violations, which was not the case.
“It is China which gets upset for no reason when our prime minister visits Arunachal Pradesh and also when the Dalai Lama moves within India,” Dhumal told the House.
He spoke about China installing missiles in Tibet that are capable of hitting major Indian cities. He raised concern about the neighbour’s growing defence-related activities close to the border.
“I have told the Centre to strengthen our side of the border as well. I have raised this issue with the prime minister,” he said.