Chinese troops moved forward and tried to occupy Indian territory. They were coming very close to the location of the Indian Army.
Ladakh| There are reports of firing between India and China on the southern shore of Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Indian troops have been accused of attempting to infiltrate the southern side of Pangong Tso on Monday, according to a spokesman for the Chinese Army’s Western Theater Command. China also claims that the Indian Army also opened air fire after crossing the LAC.
According to the statement of the Chinese Army, the Indian Army crossed the LAC in Shenpao area and when the Chinese Army’s patrolling party proceeded to negotiate with the Indian soldiers, they fired warning shots, i.e. in the air. However, the Indian Army has not released any official statement so far. But according to sources, there was a firing on Monday between the two forces.
Some reports citing sources said that the incident took place late in the evening of 7 September. Chinese troops moved forward and tried to occupy Indian territory. They were coming very close to the location of the Indian Army. The Indian Army asked them to retreat. The debate escalated and the Indian Army had to fire aerial warning. Currently, the situation remains under control.
According to sources, during this skirmish, not one or two but multiple rounds of firing took place. Chinese soldiers also fired. However, it is not yet clear who fired shots first. After this firing, the Chinese soldiers returned to their location.
The Indian Army has made changes in its Rule of Engagement after losing 20 soldiers in Galwan valley clash and the ongoing skirmishes for the last two weeks. Our soldiers have received orders that if the situation starts deteriorating and Chinese soldiers try to get closer, they can fire.
Earlier, on 1 September, the Chinese embassy in India issued a statement alleging that Indian troops crossed the LAC again on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake. A spokesman for the Chinese Army’s Western Theater Command, also said that India should control its troops. According to him, when Chinese border guards stopped the Indian soldiers, they opened fire. After which the PLA soldiers had to handle the situation.
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