Army Releases Photos Of Soldiers Playing Cricket In Galwan In Sub-Zero Temperatures

The Indian Army posted photographs of soldiers playing cricket in eastern Ladakh, where the two nations have been at odds since May 2020.

Indian Army soldiers playing cricket in eastern Ladakh.

The Indian Army on Friday shared photos of soldiers playing cricket in eastern Ladakh, a hotspot between India and China since May 2020, sparking military concerns. (Source: Twitter/@firefurycorps)

The Leh-based 14 Corps of the Indian Army tweeted, "Patiala Brigade Trishul Division organised a cricket competition in an extreme high altitude area in sub-zero temperatures with full enthusiasm and zeal. We make the Impossible Possible." (Source: Twitter/@firefurycorps)

The release of these photos comes after a meeting in New Delhi between Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese colleague Qin Gang on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' conference. (Source: Twitter)

However the Indian Army did not reveal the specific position of the 'pitch,' satellite imaging specialists estimate it to be less than 5 kilometres from the scene of the tragic conflict in the Galwan Valley, according to media reports. (Source: Twitter/@firefurycorps)

"Our discussions were focused on addressing current challenges to the bilateral relationship, especially peace and tranquillity in the border areas," Jaishankar tweeted after the meeting. (Source: Twitter)

For the last two years, while the Indian Army negotiated a gradual withdrawal of soldiers from the Chinese standoff site, the political leadership has maintained that the relationship with China would not be repaired until peace and tranquillity are restored. (Source: Twitter/@firefurycorps)