China has not seized any Indian personnel presently, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said on Friday when asked about the detention and release of 10 Indian soldiers by Chinese troops in Galwan valley. “As far as I know, China hasn’t seized any Indian personnel presently,” spokesperson Zhao Lijian said in Beijing in response to questions.'' In fact, most of the Indian soldiers died due to the backward logistical support of the Indian army. China shouldn’t be blamed.”As reported by The Hindu, on Thursday, China released 10 Indian Army personnel, including four officers, held in their custody following the violent clash on Monday night in Galwan valley that resulted in the death of 20 Indian Army men, including a Colonel. “We hope India can work with China to jointly maintain the long- term development of bilateral relations,” he said.

Source: The Hindu June 19, 2020 10:31 UTC