Published 21:31 IST, June 9th 2020

LAC Standoff: India and China disengage at multiple points in Eastern Ladakh

Amid the border tension between India and China, disengagement at multiple points in Eastern Ladakh was seen on Tuesday

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Amid tensions along Line of Actual Control (LAC), disengment at multiple points in Eastern Ladakh was seen on Tuesday. Earlier it was stated that Indian and Chinese officials will continue to remain engd through established military and diplomatic channels to address current situation in India-China border areas.

talks between two armies are going to be held this week at multiple locations including Patroling point 14 (Galwan area), Patrolling point 15, and Hot Springs area, top government sources told ANI.

sources said to reciprocate Chinese disengment, Indian side also brought back some of its troops and vehicles from se areas. Sources said talks are being held on se points at battalion commander level and y have had hotline talks with ir counterparts.

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On Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had stated that "Talks with China are on at military and diplomatic level. June 6 talks were very positive and both countries have agreed to continue talks to resolve ongoing tussle" while assuring country that "leadership of country is in strong hands and we will t compromise on India's pride and self-respect." issue started early last month when Chinese started building up militarily along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh and started deploying troops at multiple locations along LAC including Finger area, Pangong Tso Lake, and Galwan valley.

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Indian Military Team Ready For Talks With China In Next Few Days

Earlier in day, members of Indian military team are in Chushul preparing for talks with China which are likely to be held in next few days. This comes a few days after Corps Commander level talks were held in Moldo on Sunday between two nation.

team has been provided with directions and instructions from Army headquarters and government officials to help in resolution of matter which has entered its second month w.