ITANAGAR, 12 Sep: Governor KT Parnaik has expressed displeasure over certain interpretations of his remarks regarding the situation in the Taksing area in Upper Subansiri district in the print media.

"It has been observed that some narratives have incorrectly projected that the Lok Bhavan has acknowledged an intrusion into Indian territory. This is not the position conveyed by the governor," the Lok Bhavan stated in a release.

"The governor discussed all issues raised by the AAPSU and the Tagin community over two hours, dispelling their perceptions. He assured these organisations of safety and security of the frontier population, being undertaken by the Army troops deployed in this sector.

"The press statement only talks of the memo presented by them," the release stated.

"The governor has categorically stated that there is no new intrusion in the Taksing area. His observations were made in the context of public concerns and reports that have surfaced from time to time regarding the border region. Any suggestion that the Lok Bhavan has endorsed claims of fresh intrusion and he will pursue with the Defence and Home Ministries and the prime minister is a malicious misinterpretation of his remarks," it said.

"It is pertinent to note that the position articulated by the governor is consistent with the statements made by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Chief Minister Pema Khandu and the Indian Army, all of whom have rejected reports of any fresh intrusion into Arunachal Pradesh. Similarly, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has categorically rejected reports of a fresh Chinese intrusion in the Taksing sector, emphasising that the Indian Army is deployed in the area and is effectively safeguarding the nation's borders. He stated that there was no reason to believe that an intrusion had taken place and assured that any claims would be independently verified with local stakeholders and the Army," the release added.

The governor has full confidence in the vigilance, professionalism and operational preparedness of the Indian armed forces, which remain committed to safeguarding every inch of the nation's territory. The Government of India has consistently demonstrated its resolve to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, while maintaining robust mechanisms for addressing border-related issues, the Lok Bhavan said.