China says its LAC patrols are "normal" and that it follows its border pacts with India. India's account tells a different story.

 It's Beijing's first response since ITBP's chief flagged face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh.
 MEA says the friction starts when PLA patrols move away from their set patterns.

The ground reality is what Indian forces see on the LAC, not Beijing's statements. ITBP and the Army continue to hold the line in Arunachal.

Two versions, one tense border. India is watching every move.