India-China Tension Latest NEWS: At least 20 jawans of the Indian Army were killed in action in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops on June 15. This happened during the de-escalation process in Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Senior military officials from India and China are reportedly trying to defuse the situation. An official statement from the Indian Army says that "a violent face-off took place yesterday night with casualties on both sides".
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has met Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and discussed developments in Eastern Ladakh. He is likely to discuss the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi too.
In new crisis for India, 20 soldiers killed in violent clash with Chinese Army in Galwan Valley
Twenty Indian Army personnel including a colonel were killed in a fierce clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night, the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff in the region.
The Army initially said on Tuesday that an officer and two soldiers were killed. But in a late evening statement it revised the figure to 20 saying 17 others who "were critically injured in the line of duty and exposed to sub-zero temperatures at the standoff location succumbed to their injuries."
Government sources said the Chinese side too suffered "proportionate casualties" but chose not to speculate on the number.
It is the biggest confrontation between the two militaries after their 1967 clashes in Nathu La when India lost around 80 soldiers while over 300 Chinese army personnel were killed in the confrontation.
The casualties take both sides into uncharted territory at a time when the government's attention is focused on fighting the COVID-19 crisis that appears to be ballooning by the day.
"Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at the Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June 2020,the Army statement said.
It did not say how the casualties occurred and did not mention any firefight between the two sides. Indian military sources said no firearms were used in the clashes and that most of the injuries were sustained following stone-pelting and use of rods by the Chinese side.
– PTI
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Global Times (Chinese Media):
China has lodged solemn representations against Indian troops who crossed the border and took provocative actions, which led to serious clashes on Monday. China urges the Indian side to strictly restrain its troops in accordance with the consensus reached between the countries, theChinese Foreign Minister said.
Alert issued in Himachal Pradesh Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts
The Himachal Pradesh Police has issued an alert in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts, which border China, in view of the violent clash between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley.
At least 20 soldiers of the Indian Army have reportdely died in the stand-off.
State police spokesperson Khushal Sharma said an alert and an advisory have been issued to Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts to take all precautionary measures to ensure security of local population and also to collect intelligence so as to plan the future course of action.
All state intelligence units have also been alerted in this regard, he added.
– PTI
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres:
We are concerned aboutreports of violence anddeaths at Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India andChina; [we] urge both sides to exercise maximum restraint. (PTI)
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Indian Army:
Indian andChinese troops have disengaged at Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June. 17 Indian troops, who were critically injured in the line of duty at stand-off location and exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain, have succumbed to their injuries, taking the total that were killed in action to 20. Indian Army is firmly committed to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation. (ANI)
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Increase in Chinese chopper activity observed across the LAC to airlift casualties suffered by them during face-off with Indian troops in Galwan valley,sources told news agencyANI.
At least 10 Army personnel killed in Ladakh face-off: Govt sources
At least 10 Indian Army personnel were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday night, escalating the already volatile border standoff between the two sides, government sources said.
Multiple sources in government and military establishments confirmed to PTI that more than 10 Indian Army personnel were killed in the fierce clash at Galwan Valley last night that continued for several hours. The fatalities, the highest in decades, may go up further, they said.
The sources said the Chinese side also suffered "proportionate casualties" but chose not to speculate on the numbers.
Earlier in the day, the Indian Army said India lost an officer and two soldiers during the violent face-off, while there were casualties on the Chinese side as well.
– PTI
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No exact numbers, but Chinese side also suffered casualties in Ladakh face-off,government sources have told news agency PTI.
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Indian intercepts reveal that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in face-off in the Galwan valley, sources have told news agency ANI.
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At least 10 Indian Army personnel killed in violent face-off in Ladakh's Galwan Valley, PTI is reporting.
There are other media outlets, who are reporting that the casualties may be higher, and that at least 20 jawans have lost their lives.
Moneycontrol could not independently confirm those figures.
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Unless both sides resort to non-violence and dialogue, perpetual peace might be a problem and Tibet is the reason why this tension is happening, said Lobsang Sangay, President, Central Tibetan Administration.
Soldier from Tamil Nadu, killed in Ladakh, was to retire in a year from Army
A soldier from Tamil Nadu, who was among the three men killed in Ladakh in a violent face off with Chinese troops, served the Army for 22 long years and was
due to retire in a year.
Chief Minister K Palaniswami, condoling the killing of the three Army men, praised their supreme sacrifice, valour and dedication. He announced a solatium of Rs 20 lakh to the family of the slain soldier, K Pazhani of Kadukkalur village in Ramanathapuram district.
He also said that one of the family members would be given a government job.
The village in southern Tamil Nadu was engulfed in gloom as news of Pazhani's death reached the sleepy neighbourhood. Family sources told PTI that Pazhani served the Army as a Havildar and had joined the armed forces at the young age of 18.
His brother is also in the Army and is posted in Rajasthan.
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India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi:
We owe an immeasurable debt to the soldiers and officers who have been martyred for our country. We owe them our deepest gratitude and we owe their families our unflinching support through their pain. May God give them strength and courage.
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava:
On the late-evening and night ofJune 15, 2020, a violent face-off happened as a result of an attempt by the Chinese side to unilaterally change the status quo there. Both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had the agreement at the higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side.
Given its responsible approach to border management, India is very clear that all its activities are always within the Indian side of the LAC. We expect the same of the Chinese side.
We remain firmly convinced of the need for the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas and the resolution of differences through dialogue. At the same time, we are also strongly committed to ensuring India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava:
India and China have been discussing, through military and diplomatic channels, the de-escalation of the situation in the border area in Eastern Ladakh.
Senior Commanders had a productive meeting on June 6, 2020 and agreed on a process for such de-escalation. Subsequently, ground commanders had a series of meetings to implement the consensus reached at a higher level.
While it was our expectation that this would unfold smoothly, the Chinese side departed from the consensus to respect the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Galwan Valley.
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India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | BJP Prez JP Nadda:
I can assure you that under the leadership of PM Modi, India’s territorial integrity will not be compromised. We now have the political will and our Army is fully equipped to take on any adversary. Nobody can cast any ill eye on Modi's India.
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi:
Words cannot describe the pain I feel for the officers and men who sacrificed their lives for our country. My condolences to all their loved ones. We stand with you in this difficult time.
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | BJP Prez JP Nadda:
Borders of India will remain intact and are intact under leadership of PM. During de-escalation process that was underway in Galwan Valley in Ladakh, violent face-off took place with Chinese Army. Indian Army gave befitting reply. Unfortunately, we lost our 3 army men.
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SS Deswal, Director-General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police leaves from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after attending a meeting. ITBP, along with Indian Army, guards the Indo-China border.
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Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment lost his life in the violent face-off with Chinese soldiers in Galwan valley area near Patrolling Point 14,Indian Army sources told ANI
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane leave from the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This is the second successive review meeting in a day.
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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat arrives at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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Indian troops again crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Galwan Valley region and purposefully launched provocative attacks, leading to severe clashes and casualties,China's Global Times quotes People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command Spokesperson.
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh:
Time for Centre to take some stringent measures, each sign of weakness on our part makes the Chinese reaction more belligerent.
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Various media outlets are reporting that34 Indian army personnel wentmissing during the face-off in Ladakh.
Moneycontrol could not independently verify this information.
The
history of skirmishes between the two neighbouring countriesTensions between the two nations have been escalating for a month now with reports of Chinese incursion coming in.
After the 2017 India-China standoff in Doklam ended, many heaved a sigh of relief knowing the tensions were nipped before they could escalate into a full-fledged war. But was it really an assurance that one would not witness similar incidents in the future? We know better now.
However, border disputes concerning the 3,488 km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the Dragon and the Elephant are really not something new. India and China shared a cordial relationship in the initial years after India gained independence, but it did not last long and ended with the Sino-Indian War of 1962.
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India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Congress:
Death of Army officer, 2 soldiers in violent face-off with Chinese troops shocking and unacceptable.Matter of serious national concern as it has grave implications for national security. Govt should immediately convene meeting to brief political parties about ground situation. (PTI)
China accuses Indian soldiers of violating consensus
China on Tuesday alleged that the Indian troops twice crossed the border line on June 15 for "illegal activities and provoked and attacked Chinese personnel" which led to serious physical conflict between the two sides, hours after the Indian Army said the violent face-off took place between the troops during the "de-escalation process" in the Galwan Valley.
According to the Indian Army, an officer and two soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday during the violent face off with the Chinese troops, the first such incident on the India-China border in the last 45 years reflecting massive escalation.
The Army also said there were casualties on both sides during the violent face-off. However, there was no immediate confirmation from Beijing on the likely casualties on the Chinese side.
"Our border troops had a high-level meeting and reached important consensus on easing the border situation but astonishingly on June 15 the Indian troops seriously violated our consensus and twice crossed the border line for illegal activities and provoked and attacked Chinese personnel which led to serious physical conflict between the two sides and China has lodged strong protest and representation with the Indian side," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijiansaid.
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Former PM HD Deve Gowda: Why did our soldiers lose their lives during de-escalation process? PM, defence minister should offer clearer picture to nation on Ladakh Border issue with China. (PTI)
Chinese military suffers casualties in clash with India: Global Times editor
The Chinese military suffered casualties in a border clash with Indian soldiers, the editor-in-chief of Global Times newspaper, considered to be the mouthpiece of the Chinese government, has said.
"Based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash," Hu Xijin said in a tweet. He did not give further details.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian: China has lodged solemn representations and protests to India. Here, we are sternly demanding India to earnestly abide by the relevant agreement and strictly restrain their frontline troops. They should not cross the borderlines. (Input from ANI)
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Here’s what we know so far:
> An Indian Army officer and two jawans were killed in a “violent face-off” with Chinese troops on June 15. This happened during the de-escalation process in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.
> The area has seen rising border tension between India and China over the last month.
> Senior military officials from India and China are trying to defuse the situation.
> The Indian Army has said in its statement that there were “casualties on both sides”.
> While Beijing has not confirmed casualties on its side so far, it has accused Indian soldiers of crossing the border.
> Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be discussing the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a short while from now. Singh has already met Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar.
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Congrress leader Shashi Tharoor:
The tragic news from Ladakh is shocking & calls for resolute handling by our Govt. Meanwhile, let us bow our heads in tribute to the three martyrs who gave their lives to protect India, andhonour those who serve on our borders every day, risking their lives for our nation.
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The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) is likely to hold a media briefing over the situation in Ladakh, Times Now has reported.More details awaited.
India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Congress member and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury:
Our Army Jawans including Colonel have been fallen victims to unscrupulous Chinese aggression.@PMOIndiawe need befitting retaliation, retaliation, retaliation!I pay my homage to the brave souls who have laid down their precious lives for the sake of Our Motherland
'Ulta chor kotwal ko daante': Omar Abdullah, other leaders react to Ladakh stand-off
Political reactions came in thick and fast after tension escalated between India and China in Ladakh's Galwan Valley, where an Indian Army officer and two jawans were killed in action in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops.
Reacting to the incident, former J&Kchief minister Omar Abdullah tweeted, "Since heard no shooting took place. The deaths were the result of violent scuffles & stone pelting. Regardless of the how andthe way three Indian army personnel were killed by the Chinese in the line of duty".
To an earlier tweet by news agency AFP, in which it had reported of Beijing accusing India of "crossing border" and "attacking Chinese personnel", Abdullah had reacted with, "Ulta chor kotwal ko dantey", which, translated into English, means "the pot calling the kettle black".
Senior Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill, meanwhile, said China "must be sent a strong message registering India's protest and anguish".
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Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has cancelled his scheduled visit to Pathankot military station after the violent face-off with Chinese troops, News18 has reported.
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Major Generals of India and China are talking to defuse the situation in the Galwan Valley, Ladakh and other areas after the violent face-off last night, news agency ANI has reported citing army sources.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussing the ongoing situation in Ladakh, News18 has reported.
India-China Ladakh face-off LIVE | China’s first reaction
Chinese government’s mouthpiece, Global Times, has quoted China’s foreign minister as saying that “Indian troops on Mon. seriously violated the consensus of the two sides by illegally crossing the border twice and carrying out provocative attacks on Chinese soldiers, resulting in serious physical clashes”.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and discussed developments in Eastern Ladakh, news agency ANI has reported.
Reuters has reported that the Chinese foreign ministry, when asked about Indian Army reporting casualties in clash with China, called on India to not take unilateral actions or stir up trouble.
Official statement from the Indian Army:
During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place yesterday night with casualties on both sides. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers. Senior military officials of the two sides are currently meeting at the venue to defuse the situation.
Beijing has accused India of crossing the border and 'attacking Chinese personnel', news agency AFP has reported.
Senior military officials from India and China are trying to defuse the situation.
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An Indian Army officer and two jawans were killed in action in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops on June 15 during the de-escalation process in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.
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