Beijing, July 3 (Agencies): China said on Monday that India was violating an 1890 border agreement between Britain and China that previous Indian governments have pledged to uphold, and stressed that the pact should be respected to end a “very serious” incursion by India. Indian troops crossing onto the Chinese side were a violation of this historical agreement and the United Nations charter, he said. “The nature of this is very serious,” Geng said, repeating that India must withdraw its troops to its side. Bhutan was not party to the 1890 agreement between Britain and China, so the dispute was between China and Bhutan over where their common border lies. China also said it has closed the Nathu La route in Sikkim for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims from India.

Source: The Telegraph July 03, 2017 11:03 UTC