The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday urged China to provide clear assurances that Indian travellers transiting through Chinese airports will not be “selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed,” following an incident involving an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh who was stopped at Shanghai airport last month.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a weekly press briefing, said India expects China to respect international air travel regulations and ensure fair treatment of Indian citizens. He also advised Indian nationals to exercise “due discretion” while travelling to or transiting through China.

Jaiswal said, “We expect the Chinese authorities to provide assurances that Indian citizens transiting through Chinese airports will not be selectively target

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