After reports emerged that China has released ten Indian soldiers, including four officers, were released by the Chinese Army after a hectic round of negotiations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has denied the claims. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Friday said that no India soldier was seized during a face-off that took place in Galwan valley area in Eastern Ladakh. "China has not seized any Indian personnel," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian during a press briefing on Friday in response to a question about the China-India border situation. On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had clarified that no Indian Army personnel were missing in action following the violent face-off with Chinese troops in Galwan valley. The Indian Army has also clarified that there are no Indian troops missing in action after the clash between Indian and Chinese troops.

Source: dna June 19, 2020 09:22 UTC