ABP News has learnt that China has erected its tents at Patrolling Point 14 of Galwan Valley, at the same point where Indian and Chinese troops had clashed. 20 of Indian soldiers were killed in the fight, dealing over 40 casualties to Chinese side. The tent has been spotted in a fresh satellite image as well.
Days of high tensions had followed the skirmish, with high-level meetings and deliberations on national security level in both the countries. Finally in Monday talks, a mutual consensus on disengagement was reached, but apparently China has turned back on its promise again.
Military level talks: consensus on disengagement from all friction points
Both India and China on Wednesday arrived at a "mutual consensus to disengage" from all four friction points in eastern Ladakh, in a significant development that came days after armies of both countries held senior military commanders-level talks to ease the weeks-long standoff. Also Read: India Asks Pak High Commission To Cut Staff By 50%; A Look At Series Of Events Which Led To Downgrading Of Ties
Two delegations agreed that implementation of this understanding expeditiously, in accordance with the bilateral agreements and protocols, would help ensure peace and tranquillity in border areas and development of broader relationship between the two countries, Minister of External Affairs said.
The two sides also agreed to maintain communication both at diplomatic and military level including under the framework of Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs to resolve the existing situation peacefully, said MEA.
Also Watch: China pitches tent in Galwan region again
After the Galwan Valley clash, the two sides held at least three-rounds of Major-General-level talks to explore ways to bring down tension. However, despite the efforts, China’s adamancy against stepping back from the site of clash, may lead to build-up of tensions again.