Guwahati, Oct. 28 -- Arunachal Pradesh minister Balo Raja has asserted that India is strong and its intelligence capabilities have improved significantly, responding to a controversy over reported remarks by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapur about the India-China border.

Speaking to reporters in Itanagar on Tuesday, Raja questioned why a senior security official 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," Raja said.

He also referred to the spy thriller Dhurandhar while highlighting India's intelligence capabilities.

"You must have seen the 'Dhurandhar' movie; watch it, and ...