Indian Soldiers Strengthened Positions In Pangong Lake Area
Indian soldiers strengthened positions in the Pangong lake area, ready to beat every move of China. A few days after India thwarted China’s ‘provocative action’ to change the situation in East Ladakh, Indian soldiers strategically valued at least three mountain peaks on the southern coast of Pagong Tso But its presence is stronger.
Government sources gave this information on Wednesday. Some changes have been made in the deployment of Indian soldiers as a precautionary measure on the northern bank of Pangong Lake within the Indian border of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The situation in the area remains sensitive.
Sources also said that another round of talks held on Wednesday by army commanders of both sides to reduce tensions remained inconclusive. This conversation lasted for about seven hours.
Sources also said that similar talks were held for more than six hours on Monday and Tuesday, but no ‘concrete result’ was found. He said that India has gained a strategic edge in the last few days by increasing its presence at several strategically important mountain peaks and places in East Ladakh. The deployment of troops has been increased in view of China’s failed attempts to change the situation in the region.
The two sides clashed on the northern bank of Pangong Lake
Sources said there was a confrontation between the two sides on the northern bank of Pangong Lake, but such an incident occurred for the first time on its southern coast. In the military talks, the Chinese side objected to India’s control of some strategically important mountain peaks in the region. But the Indian delegation mentioned that these places are within the Indian border of LA
India is facing China in two ways
He said that India wants a solution to the border dispute through dialogue, but at the same time it will deal with any daring of China on LAC. In view of the Chinese efforts, the Indian Army has alerted all its advance military bases on the 3,400 km long LAC to be vigilant around the clock. After the Galvan Valley skirmish, India has sent additional military and weapon systems to all border areas including Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
Foreign Ministry gave a sharp answer on China’s attempt to infiltrate
Foreign Ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava said on Tuesday that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) once again took ‘provocative action’ on Monday when commanders of both sides were two days back in response to Chinese efforts to change the status quo in the Pangong Lake area. Later they were talking to reduce stress.
A source said, “The situation in the area remains sensitive.” In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hua Chunying alleged that the entire responsibility of tension on the border lies on the Indian side
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday made a comprehensive review of the situation in East Ladakh. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defense (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Narwane, Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria, and others attended the meeting.
Army strengthened position on southern shore of Pangong lake
The Indian Army has increased its presence around the southern coast of Pangong Lake. Also, more weapon systems including tanks and anti-tank missiles have been introduced. A battalion of Special Frontier Force has been deployed in the area
Sources said that the Indian Air Force has also increased its surveillance on increasing Chinese air activities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. It is reported that China has deployed J-20 long-range combat aircraft at the strategically important Hotan airbase, located about 310 km from eastern Ladakh.
Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar and Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft deployed
At the same time, the Indian Air Force has also deployed several of its frontline combat aircraft over the last three months at important frontier air bases at East Ladakh and LAC at other places. These include Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar, and Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft.
The clash took place on 15 June in Galvan Valley
China’s latest attempt to change the status quo in the Pangong Lake area is the first major incident in the region since the June 15 clash in the Galvan Valley. In that skirmish, 20 Indian military personnel were martyred. Chinese soldiers were also casualties, but China did not make the details public.
However, according to the US intelligence report, 35 Chinese soldiers were killed in that incident. In the last two and a half months, India and China have held several military and diplomatic level talks but no concrete progress has been made in resolving the border dispute in East Ladakh.
