Tawang: A few soldiers of the Indian Army reportedly suffered injuries following a clash with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector on Friday last.
The skirmish reportedly occurred on December 09, near Chumi Gyatse, normally referred to as the ‘holy waterfalls’ in Tawang district.
According to sources, the face-off resulted in minor injuries to soldiers on both sides with the Chinese army “suffering most of the damages”.
Meanwhile, Tezpur based defence PRO Lt Col AS Walia while citing sources said that both sides immediately disengaged from the area following the clash.
“As a follow up of the incident, own Commander in the area held a flag meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity,” the PRO said.
“In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh, there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim lines. This has been the trend since 2006,” Col Walia said.
It may be mentioned here that a minor face-off was reported between the Indian and Chinese soldiers near the Yangtse post of Tawang district in September last year.
Media reports stated around 100 Chinese army personnel had reportedly tried to enter the Indian Territory but were forced back. There were also reports of some physical engagement between the two sides.
The matter was, however, resolved within a few hours following talks between commanders of the two sides, reports said.
Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,129 kilometre long border with China occupied Tibet. China claims Arunachal to be a part of South Tibet and therefore a part of China.
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