Ladakh: Indian Army Colonel, 2 Jawans killed in face off with Chinese Army
Mubarak Ansari
Pune, June 16, 2020: A Colonel who was the Commanding officer an infantry battalion and two soldiers of the India Army were killed in action during a clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. The incident took place last night.
According to Army officials, “During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place yesterday night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers. Senior military officials of the two sides are currently meeting at the venue to defuse the situation.”
There has been reports of clashes on Indo-China border since the last one month.
1. Date – 5th May, Place- Pangong Tso Lake in East Ladakh
In the evening of that day, about 200 Indian and Chinese soldiers turned face-to-face in the Finger-5 area on the northern side of this lake. India objected to the presence of Chinese soldiers. Conflict conditions persisted throughout the night. The next day, there was a skirmish between the soldiers on both sides. Later, the matter was resolved after talks between top officials on both sides.
2. Date – possibly May 9, place – Naku La Sector in North Sikkim at an altitude of 16 thousand feet
Here, 150 soldiers of India and China were face to face. Its date has not been officially revealed. However, according to a report by The Hindu, the clash occurred here on 9th May. During the patrol, the soldiers, face to face, attacked each other with punches. 10 soldiers were injured in this clash. Officers later intervened here too. Then the clash stopped.
3. Date – Probably 9 May, Place – Ladakh
The day China-India troops were at loggerheads in North Sikkim, China sent its helicopters to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Chinese helicopters did not cross the border, but in response, India sent its Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter plane. According to media reports, this was the first time in recent years that in response to such action by China, India sent its fighter aircraft to the border.
