China said Indian forces crossed into territory it holds along their disputed border and fired warning shots at a Chinese patrol in a move it called a "serious military provocation" and a violation of their agreements. However, India has rejected allegations of violating border agreements, and on Tuesday accused Chinese troops of firing in the air during a faceoff on their tense border. In a statement, the Indian army said Chinese soldiers tried to close in on a forward Indian position in the Ladakh sector, and when they were met by Indian troops, the Chinese soldiers fired a few rounds in the air. In turn, China also accused Indian troops of crossing established lines of control. According to Indian officials, Chinese troops atop a ridge at the mouth of the narrow Galwan Valley threw stones, punched and pushed Indian soldiers down the ridge at around 4,500 metres.

Source: CBC News September 08, 2020 07:52 UTC