Army denies skirmish with Chinese troops in Ladakh
“There have been no reports or confirmations of any skirmish, face-off or burning of RCC huts”, the Army said in a statement.
“There have been no reports or confirmations of any skirmish, face-off or burning of RCC huts”, the Army said in a statement.
The exercise is taking place at a time when a face-off between Indian and Chinese troops at the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh
This face-off led to minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides.
The disengagement process began on September 8 after the two sides issued a joint statement following a consensus at the 16th round of the India-China Corps Commander-level meeting on July 17.
The Indian Army released a video of the disengagement process at the lake in which the PLA troops are seen dismantling tents and bunkers
India and China are engaged in a ten-month-long standoff at the LAC.
India, the largest country and dominant power in the Indian Ocean Region, overwhelmingly controls the air and sea lines of communication here. The Chinese muscle-flexing has already pushed India to forge closer maritime ties with USA, Japan and Australia in the Quad and into active engagement with Vietnam in a comprehensive strategic partnership. India must increase its sphere of influence, and a secure base in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a prerequisite for that
The attestation parade with appropriate social distancing in consonance with the highest traditions of the Indian Army was reviewed by Colonel Rinchen Dorje, Commandant, LSRC.
The visit is considered significant, given the emphasis being laid by New Delhi on ties with neighbouring countries as part of the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
Chinese troops on Monday extended Diwali greetings to the Indian soldiers in a Ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) at Chushul-Moldo…
