Indian, Chinese Soldiers Face-Off In Naku La Sector Of Sikkim, Injuries On Both Sides

Indian and Chinese soldiers were injured in a face-off that took place in Naku-La sector of Sikkim on Saturday.

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Indian and Chinese soldiers got into a face-off on Saturday in North Sikkim, which included aggression resulting in injuries to both sides, sources have stated. The troops disengaged after local level interaction and dialogue, said agencies. Citing sources agencies reported that temporary and short duration face-offs occur as the boundary dispute is not resolved. Troops resolve such issues mutually as per established protocols. This has occurred after a long time. Four Indian soldiers and half a dozen of Chinese troops were injured during the confrontation on Saturday which took place at Naku La sector, ahead of Muguthang, a pass at a height of more than 5,000 metres. In total, 150 soldiers were present when the confrontation took place, which was later resolved at the local level. Also Watch: "Incidents of face off article took place. Aggressive behaviour and minor injuries took place from both sides. They were disengaged after dialogue and interaction at local level," they added. Troops resolve such issues mutually as per established protocols. This is not the first time Indian and Chinese soldiers have exchanged blows along the border. In August 2017, Indian and Chinese soldiers threw stones at each other and exchanged blows near Pangong Lake in Ladakh. The clash had aggravated tensions between the two countries as it happened at a time when they were locked in a stand-off in the disputed territory of Doklam in Sikkim. It took two months to end the stand-off between the forces.