China has been slowly increasing its troop level in the Doklam plateau which could further escalate the current situation as India has reasons to be concerned over it. China has been slowly increasing its troop level in the Doklam Plateau which could further escalate the current situation as India has reasons to be concerned over it, said people in the know of the matter. They said an existing road is also being strengthened in the Doklam plateau, adding the road is at a distance of around 12km from the earlier face-off site. There has been territorial disputes between China and Bhutan over Doklam and India has been staunchly supporting Thimphu over the issue. Sources said though Chinese troops have been deployed in Doklam Plateau, they leave the area during winters.

Source: Mint October 06, 2017 06:11 UTC