New Delhi: Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at a location along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9, resulting in minor injuries to at least six Indian soldiers, military sources said on Monday.
They said the Indian troops resolutely confronted the Chinese PLA soldiers.
ANI quoting military sources reported that the Chinese had come heavily prepared with around 300 soldiers but did not expect the Indian side also to be well prepared.
At least six injured jawans were brought to Guwahati for treatment, sources said, adding that there were twice as many injuries on the Chinese side.
“On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by our troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides,” reported PTI quoting a military source.
The sources said both sides immediately disengaged from the area.
“As a follow up to the incident, our Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his (Chinese) counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity,” the source said.
“In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim lines. This has been the trend since 2006,” the source said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Beijing’s PLA troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo by encroaching on the Line of Actual Control, in the Yangtse area of the Tawang sector.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Beijing’s PLA troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo by encroaching on the Line of Actual Control, in the Yangtse area of the Tawang sector.
“Our army faced this attempt of China with firmness. A scuffle ensued in this face-off. The Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from encroaching on our territory, and forced them to withdraw to their posts. Some soldiers from both sides were injured in the skirmish,” he added.
The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.
