However, sources have confirmed that the incursion was dissimilar to the Doklam standoff, as no direct face-off took place between Indian and Chinese troops.

According to a report by The Indian Express, a Chinese civilian road construction party, without any military support, ventured into the Indian territory near Bishing in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh on December 26. This areas is located near the Kapang La pass where Siang river enters into Arunachal from Tibet. However, the Chinese workers did not cross the river.

The Chinese road construction team was first noticed by local residents who informed the ITBP. The ITBP and Indian Army then set up a joint patrol on December 28, asking the Chinese workers to return back to their territory. Their construction equipment comprising of 2 JCBs and a water bowser was seized. The tyres of the JCBs were deflated and their chains removed. The area has been barricaded and is being jointly manned by the Indian Army and ITBP.

Although established coordination mechanisms are engaged in resolving the issue, no time-frame has been provided for returning the construction equipment back to the Chinese.

As per sources, the Chinese road construction party was building a 12-feet wide, 1-km long road inside the Indian territory. The Chinese workers had come at least 400 meters inside Arunachal Pradesh.

Although Bishing falls along the disputed LAC, the area hardly witnesses any hostility between the troops of both the countries as it is remote, located at an altitude of 12,000 feet. While the ITBP guards the area, the construction activity took place around 2 km away from the nearest ITBP post.

The incident is unusual and raises suspicion as the Chinese seldom undertake road construction in the area, especially during winter months.