Indian, Chinese patrols face-off in Tawang ahead of Corps Commander talks

Friday, 8 October 2021Newsdesk

Ahead of the next round of Corps Commander level talks between India and China, which are supposed to take place in eastern Ladakh, there was a minor altercation between Indian and Chinese troops in the eastern sector of the India-China boundary. Sources mentioned that patrol parties of both the countries came face-to-face in Arunachal Pradesh, which led to some jostling before they disengaged.

New Delhi, 08 October 2021

As per news report of The Indian Express, The incident took place last week near Yangtse in the Tawang sector. Sources in the defence establishment said the Chinese had come in “sizeable” strength, and came face-to-face with an Indian patrolling unit. However, an official said, as it happens in such cases, there was some pushing around between the troops, but it was brought under control by the local commanders. Sources stated that “both sides undertake patrolling activities up to their line of perception” and “whenever patrols of both sides physically meet, the situation is managed according to established protocols and mechanisms agreed by both sides”. The source also said “physical engagement can last for a few hours prior to disengaging as per mutual understanding”.

Source - indianexpress.com