The build-up in Depsang was not being considered part of the current standoff that started in May last year as escalations here took place in 2013.
This grab taken from footage recorded in June 2020 and released by China Central Television (CCTV) on January 20, 2021 shows Chinese (foreground) and Indian soldiers during a clash in the Galwan Valley
The Indian and Chinese military dialogue to de-escalate tension at the Line of Actual Control started on Saturday morning. The 10th round of Corps Commander meeting started at 10 am at Moldo on the Chinese side.
Indian military delegation was led by Lieutenant General PGK Menon, Commander of 14 Corps based in Leh. The Corps Commander discussed disengagement at friction areas such as Hot Springs, Gogra and 900 square km Depsang plains.
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The build-up in Depsang was not being considered part of the current standoff that started in May last year as escalations here took place in 2013.
However, India has insisted during recent military commander meetings to resolve all issues across Line of Actual Control.
“The initial attempt will be to resolve Gogra and Hot Springs. Finding a solution to Depsang might be tricky and take longer,” said an official.
The representatives during this round of “corps commander level” planned the meet to also check the status of disengagement at northern and southern banks of the Pangong Lake.
However, just a day ahead of the meeting, China began a “psywar”, where it released a video of Galwan Valley clashes on social media accusing Indian Army of being aggressive, leading to the clash.
Indian Army didn’t react to the video of the clash released by China and maintained silence over the issue. It is after eight months that China has released a video of the clash, which took place on June 15 last year. India had lost 20 soldiers.
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