In New Delhi on 25 November, India denounced the unlawful detention of an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh by Chinese officials at Shanghai International Airport, labeling the incident a breach of both international and bilateral norms.
Earlier, she had been held for almost an entire day at Shanghai Pudong Airport when authorities reportedly refused to recognize her Indian passport.
When asked about the matter, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the issue has been strongly taken up with Beijing. He added that the Chinese authorities have yet to offer any credible explanation, a move that contradicts established international air‑travel conventions and their own visa‑free transit policy.
Jaiswal reiterated India’s unwavering stance that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the nation. “This is a fact beyond dispute. No amount of denial or misrepresentation by China can alter this reality,” he said.
The episode has further strained diplomatic ties, with India calling on Beijing to be held accountable and to adhere to international standards.
The woman hails from Rupa in West Kameng district and has lived in the UK for many years. She was traveling from London to Japan on 21 November when her three‑hour layover turned into a long‑lasting, distressing confrontation. Educated in the United States, she has resided in London for a long time; her late father, L.D. Thongdok, a senior engineer with the PWD, died during the COVID‑19 pandemic.
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