Chinese Troops and Vehicles Moved Back in Galwan Area Amid Tension over LAC

The Line of Actual Control (LAC) continues to try to reduce the ongoing tension. In this sequence, China has withdrawn its troops from the Galwan region. The news agency gave this information on Thursday (25 June), quoting sources. The source said that on June 22, the Chinese side had assured that they would send troops from the front area to the depth area. In this connection, some soldiers and vehicles in the Galwan region have been withdrawn by them.

During the meeting between the top military commanders of India and China on Monday (22 June), the forces of the two countries agreed to withdraw from all places of confrontation in East Ladakh. Army sources said in New Delhi on Tuesday (June 23) that the talks between the military commanders of the two countries took place on Monday (June 22) in a cordial, positive and constructive atmosphere

On June 22, the Chinese side had given assurance that they will move back troops from front to the depth areas. In this regard, some troops and vehicles were moved back by them in the Galwan area: Sources pic.twitter.com/Eq13M3xsUX

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2020

In the meeting, it was decided that the two sides would implement the modalities to move away from all the conflict zones in eastern Ladakh. Although nothing has been clarified as to what the modalities will be, it was believed that the agreement reached between these officials in the meeting on June 6 would be carried forward in which the armies of the two countries would be phased out. Has to retreat.

For around 11 hours between 14th Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh and Tibet Military District Commander Major General Lu Lin on Monday (22 June) with the aim of easing tensions following the violent clashes in the Galvan Valley between India and the Chinese Army last week. The conversation took place. In this meeting, strong demand from India was made that the Chinese army should withdraw.

Conflicts have arisen between the two countries in at least four places in eastern Ladakh. These include Pangong Lake, Galvan Valley, Daulat Beg Oldi, and Demchok. Defense experts said that the consensus reached between the two armies in the current tense situation is positive, but the biggest thing is that the Chinese side will ensure its implementation. It remains to be seen that he did not live up to the promise he made last time.

20 Indian soldiers, including Colonel, martyred, 43 Chinese casualties
20 soldiers, including a commanding officer (colonel) of the Indian Army, were killed in a bloody clash between the two armies in the Galvan Valley on Monday (15 June) amid efforts to reduce the deadlock between Indo-China forces in eastern Ladakh. went. The death of Chinese soldiers has also been confirmed in this clash, but it has not been reported from China how many casualties have been caused by its soldiers. However, according to some media reports, 43 Chinese soldiers have been either seriously injured or killed. Chinese helicopters were seen close to the LAC throughout the day in search of wounded soldiers on the day of the incident. It is reported that an attempt has been made to air-lift the injured soldiers. Official sources said that there was no firing between the two sides.

Indian soldier killed in a skirmish with PLA for the first time since 1967
The clash on Monday (15 June) is the biggest conflict in Nathu La since the 1967 clash in which more than 300 Chinese soldiers were killed and about 80 Indian soldiers were killed. Subsequently, in 1975, an Indian soldier was killed in a violent clash with the Chinese army. In 1975, four Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush at Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh near the temporary border between the two countries.

Controversy is going on in East Ladakh areas

There is a stand-off between the Indian and Chinese forces in Pangong So, Galvan Valley, Demchok, and Daulat Beg Oldi in eastern Ladakh. A large number of Chinese soldiers have penetrated into the Indian territory at several places, including Pangong Soo, within the temporary border. The Indian Army has lodged a strong objection to the infiltration and demanded their immediate withdrawal for peace and stability in the area. The two sides have held several talks over the past few days to resolve the deadlock. The border dispute between India and China is over the 3,488 km long Line of Actual Control. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as the southern part of Tibet, while India claims it as an integral part.

India and China clash on May 5

The situation in eastern Ladakh deteriorated when on May 5, about 250 soldiers from India and China clashed with iron rods and sticks in the Pegong Lake area. There was also stone pelting on both sides, in which soldiers of both countries were injured. The incident continued for the next day as well. The two sides then “separated”, but the standoff continued. In a similar incident, on May 9, about 150 soldiers from both countries clashed near the Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector. According to sources, At least 10 soldiers from both sides were injured in the incident.