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

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)