India, June 29 -- The Indian Army on Monday rubbished reports of alleged encroachment by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and setting up camps in Arunachal Pradesh.

"We have seen some media reports alleging recent encroachment by Chinese PLA and setting up of camps in Arunachal Pradesh. These reports are incorrect and without any basis," the Indian Army said in a statement, quoted by ANI.

The clarification comes after the Nah Welfare Society (NWS), a community in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner alleging that the Chinese PLA had expanded presence in border areas.

In a letter on June 26, the civil society had identified five locations allegedly under Chinese occupa...