Indian Army rubbishes reports of patrol party being detained by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Indian Army on Saturday rubbished reports that suggested that a border patrolling party was detained by Chinese soldiers in Eastern Lakh sector. "This is t true," Army sources said when asked about reports.

news about detainment of Indian Army soldiers comes at a time when both countries are engd in a stand-off situation on three main points in Eastern Lakh around Galwan Nala area. Indian and Chinese field commanders have been holding talks on de-escalating tensions.

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China Brings In More Troops along LAC

Chinese military is fast increasing its troops in areas around Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Lakh, sending a clear signal that it was t rey to end its confrontation with Indian Army anytime soon, people familiar with situation in disputed region said as per ANI.

Chinese side has particularly reinforced its presence in Galwan Valley, erecting around 100 tents in last two weeks and bringing in machinery for possible construction of bunkers, twithstanding stiff protest by Indian troops, sources ded.

re have been reports of multiple incidents of transgressions by Chinese troops in several areas in Eastern Lakh in last one week, and soldiers from two sides were involved in scuffles on at least two occasions, sources informed. This comes even as White House in a report called out China for its aggressive military posturing against neighbours including India.

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Indian Army matching up to Chinese build-up

In midst of escalating tension, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane paid a quiet visit to hequarters of 14 Corps in Leh on Friday and reviewed with top commanders overall security scenario in region including in disputed areas along LAC, de-facto border between India and China.

Military sources said Indian Army has also been matching up to Chinese build-up in both Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley and that it is in a much vantous position in certain or sensitive areas in region.

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(With ncy inputs)