KATHMANDU: China has encroached Nepal territory by illegally constructing nine buildings in Lapcha-Limi region of Humla.

Citing a media report, Khabarhub reported that a recent investigation by Assistant Chief District Officer Dalbahadur Hamal of Humla from August 30 to September 9 has revealed China's encroachment into the territory of Nepal.

Assistant CDO had visited the site after locals reported the information of the unauthorised buildings being constructed by China.

Khabarhub quoted a member of the monitoring team maintaining anonymity as saying, "We could see the buildings from a distance. We had heard rumours about a building being constructed by China there but found eight more in our visit."

The matter has been reported to the Nepal Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.