ITANAGAR, OCT 28:

Arunachal Pradesh minister Balo Raja has cited spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ to highlight India’s strength and intelligence capabilities while questioning the ITBP chief’s reported remarks on continuing border face-offs with China.

Speaking to reporters in Itanagar on Tuesday, Raja, who holds the urban affairs, land management and civil aviation portfolios, questioned why a senior officer would make statements that could create an impression of India being weak.

“Why make statements like that when you are a DG? Why perceive yourself as weak? India is very strong. You must have seen the ‘Dhurandhar’ movie; watch it, and you will see how much India’s intelligence capabilities have grown,” Raja said.

His remarks come amid a political controversy following comments by ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, who reportedly said face-offs at several locations along the frontier in Arunachal Pradesh were continuing.

Addressing ITBP personnel at an event in Alwar, Rajasthan, on October 22, Kapur had praised the force’s newly raised Shaurya commando teams for their role in handling the confrontations.

He also stressed the need to modernise weapons and equipment and strengthen capabilities to respond to changing security challenges, including drone warfare.

The remarks have triggered political reactions, with opposition leaders seeking greater clarity from the Centre on the border situation and the circumstances surrounding the reported face-offs. (Source: PTI)