As India, China Begin Coordinated Patrols, Clips of Indian Troops Beating PLA Soldiers Go Viral

Eastern Lakh, India – In a notable step towards reducing military tensions along Line of Actual Control (LAC), Indian and Chinese armies have initiated weekly coordinated patrols in strategically significant regions of Demchok and Depsang in Eastern Lakh. This development follows nearly four years of heightened alertness and negotiations between two nations after dely Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, which marked most intense border confrontation between India and China in deces. 

Defence sources confirm that Indian and Chinese troops successfully completed ir first coordinated patrols in early November, a move that comes after an agreement to disengage from Demchok and Depsang, achieved through sustained diplomatic, political, and military talks. This disengagement milestone in late October is being viewed as a significant stride toward stabilizing region and fostering mutual understanding. 

Under new agreement, both Indian and Chinese forces will carry out one patrol per week in Demchok and Depsang. Each side will conduct its patrol in its designated area, hering to stringent coordination protocols. This arrangement is intended to maintain controlled military engagement, avoid misunderstandings, and minimize risks along LAC. first patrols conducted under this initiative were overseen by ground commanders, who will continue to engage at regular intervals to ensure measures are upheld and to dress emerging concerns. 

Verification Patrols to Confirm Compliance 

Verification patrols were also conducted as part of disengagement terms, ensuring that both sides are hering to agreed distance and engagement limits. se verification patrols help build confidence and verify that troops are abiding by conditions of disengagement, reducing possibility of invertent provocations that could reignite tensions.

Despite recent patrol agreements, videos have surfaced on social media showing alleged confrontations between Indian and Chinese soldiers, purportedly depicting an incident where Indian Army personnel detained PLA soldiers within Indian territory. While se videos appear to show Indian Army apprehending PLA personnel who may have crossed LAC for reconnaissance, date and aunticity of videos remain unverified. While trying to get ditional information about videos, Republic learnt that clips are from Arunachal sector and are from around same time when Galwan clash happened. Furrmore, uniforms and terrain suggest y may have been recorded in summer. However, Indian Army has not officially verified videos.

A Four-Year Standoff Following Galwan Valley Clash 

relationship between India and China has been strained since June 2020, when violent clashes erupted in Galwan Valley, resulting in casualties on both sides and leing to increased military fortifications along LAC. standoff prompted a massive military buildup by both nations, with both sides deploying thousands of ditional troops and heavy weaponry to region, including to critical areas such as Pangong Tso, Hot Springs, and Gogra. 

Since clash, two countries have engaged in numerous rounds of talks at diplomatic, military, and political levels to diffuse tensions. process has been grual and challenging, with occasional standstills, but recent agreements at Demchok and Depsang reflect a cautious optimism for long-term stability. Analysts see weekly coordinated patrols as a structured way to ensure ongoing engagement and manage points of friction in real-time. 

Diplomatic Efforts Behind Disengagement 

recent patrols highlight impact of high-level diplomatic and political discussions aimed at preventing future conflicts and re-establishing stability along LAC. Indian and Chinese leers have met on multiple occasions during international summits to reaffirm ir commitment to dialogue and conflict prevention. This political commitment is supported by regular engagements between senior military officials who oversee implementation of agreements on ground. 

In a recent statement, a senior Indian defence official described patrol agreement as “a crucial step toward lasting peace.” He emphasized importance of “patience, consistency, and commitment” from both sides to make this a sustainable model for future military engagement in sensitive border areas. 

establishment of weekly coordinated patrols in Demchok and Depsang is seen as a significant development for both India and China in terms of managing border stability and reducing potential for accidental conflict. Defence experts believe that patrol framework may serve as a model for de-escalation in or contested sectors along LAC, though y stress importance of consistent, transparent engagements to build and maintain trust.