New Delhi: Fresh concerns have emerged along the India-China border after an Arunachal Pradesh-based civil society organisation alleged on Saturday (June 27) that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is encroaching on Indian territory near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district. The Nah Welfare Society (NWS) has appealed to both the state and central governments to intervene, claiming that multiple locations traditionally used by local communities have gradually come under Chinese occupation, reported Arunachal Times.In a letter addressed to the district’s deputy commissioner, NWS president Karu Chader alleged that, over the past 10 t0 15 years, the PLA had steadily ramped up its activities in the border region. According to the organisation, roads, bridges and military encampments are being constructed in areas that were previously used by locals for grazing livestock, hunting and collecting forest produce, essential for their survival. It argued that the pace of development has significantly accelerated in recent years, raising concerns over the gradual loss of territory.According to a report published by Deccan Chronicle, Chader wrote, “Our ancestral land, which was our hunting area where we freely roamed and collected forest products a few years back and our cattle grazing areas are now under the occupation of the Chinese PLA.”The society identified several locations near Taksing, including Oying in Asaphila area, Paniar in Chujarta area, Marpan in Marnafe area, Portrang and Tingdingtang, where PLA has reportedly set up military camps. The letter further claimed that some of these areas were under India’s control before 2020, reported Arunachal Times Urging the authorities to take proactive steps to safeguard the land, NWS emphasised the serious consequences the expansion can pose for communities residing in the frontier region.The allegations have also drawn attention to cultural implications of the encroachment. As per the NWS letter, some locations are close to Tsari, a revered pilgrimage spot. The society warned that continued expansion could impact both local livelihoods and traditional access to these places, reported Deccan Chronicle.The claims have not been independently verified yet and there has been no official response from the Upper Subansiri district administration when contacted by Arunachal Times. However, the appeal has called attention to the sensitive and precarious condition of the India-China border region, where competing territorial claims and infrastructure development affect local livelihoods and safety.