China has “breached and encroached” territory at the disputed Doklam area, the government told opposition parties on Friday during a briefing on the latest India-China standoff and the militant attack on Amarnath pilgrims. Foreign secretary S Jaishankar briefed the opposition leaders about the Chinese incursion, said AIADMK parliamentarian A Navaneethakrishnan, who attended the meeting. As the impasse festered, opposition parties criticised the government for what they said not taking them into confidence on issues of national interest and security. Union home minister Rajnath Singh, foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and national security adviser Ajit Doval were present at the briefing. The opposition is likely to raise these issues when Parliament sits for its monsoon session from Monday.

Source: Hindustan Times July 14, 2017 14:28 UTC