Missing Men Along India-China Border: Families Seek Answers

Two men from Arunachal Pradesh, Batelum Tikro and Bainsi Manyu, have been missing for nearly two years since disappearing near the India-China border. Allegedly detained by China's People's Liberation Army, their presence remains unconfirmed. The case has raised concerns over border security and the wellbeing of residents in such areas.

Two men from Arunachal Pradesh, missing for nearly two years after they disappeared along the India-China border, are believed to be in the custody of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), though their presence remains unconfirmed by Chinese authorities.

Batelum Tikro, 35, and his cousin Bainsi Manyu, 37, went missing on August 19, 2022, while searching for medicinal herbs in the Chaglagam area of Anjaw district. Despite extensive searches, there has been no information about their whereabouts.

Families and local authorities continue to raise concerns over the safety and security of individuals in border regions. Anjaw MLA Dasanglu Pul confirmed the duo's disappearance, noting ongoing efforts to communicate with Chinese counterparts. Previously reported missing persons in the area have been detained briefly, underscoring the unique nature of this incident.