Indian, Chinese troops clash in Arunachal Pradesh; several soldiers injured
Breaking News: Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Arunachal Pradesh on the night of December 9. Several soldiers were injured in the incident. There are no reports of any deaths.
New Delhi: Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Arunachal Pradesh on the night of December 9. Several soldiers were injured in the incident. There are no reports of any deaths. This is the first physical clash between the two armies since stand-off in Galwan in 2020.
On 09 December 2022, PLA troops contacted the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tawang Sector, which was contested by own troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides.
Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow up of the incident, own Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity.
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