Minor face-off With Chinese Troops In Sikkim, Resolved By Local Commanders: Indian Army
Mumbai: The Indian Army said on Monday that amid a continuing standoff in Ladakh, a “minor confrontation” took place between Indian and Chinese troops in Naku La area of Sikkim.
The military said in a statement that the face-off was resolved according to the protocol established by local commanders.
“We have received many questions about the face-to-face between the Indian Army and PLA soldiers in the Sikkim sector. It has been clarified that there was a minor face in the Naku La area of North Sikkim on January 20, 2021, and the same was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols,” it said.
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In June last year, 20 Indian soldiers, including a colonel, lost their lives in clashes with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley.
The ninth round of Corps Commander Level talks between India and China to address the ongoing military standoff in Ladakh ended at 2:30 pm on Monday.
The meeting lasted for more than 15 hours, starting at 11 am on Sunday in Moldo in front of Chushul in the East Ladakh sector. The two countries have been at loggerheads along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since April-May last year.
While China began to gain large-scale military strength with the LAC, India responded by supporting the construction. Several rounds of talks have failed to produce any significant results in reducing border tensions.
(With Agency Inputs)
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