Overview
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India lodged strong demarches in Beijing and New Delhi and pressed China for an explanation.
- Prema (Pema) Wangjom Thongdok alleged she was held for about 18 hours on November 21 at Shanghai Pudong during transit to Japan after officials questioned her Indian passport listing Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace, adding that she finally proceeded with help from Indian missions.
- China’s foreign ministry said border checks followed regulations, stated that her rights were protected, and denied any detention or harassment.
- India asserted that the actions lacked justification, violated international air travel conventions, and contravened China’s own 24‑hour visa‑free transit provision.
- Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, New Delhi warned such arbitrary actions are "most unhelpful" to recent steps to restore trust, including resumed direct flights and other people-centric measures.