What is Shaksgam Valley dispute? Army Chief rejects China’s claim as 75 km road built in area

India has firmly rejected China’s claim over the Shaksgam Valley, calling the region an integral part of its territory. The dispute has gained urgency amid reports of Chinese road construction close to India’s borders. Indian authorities, including the Army Chief, have reiterated that New Delhi does not recognise the 1963 China-Pakistan boundary agreement or projects linked to CPEC. The issue highlights growing strategic concerns along the sensitive northern Karakoram region.