The move by the Indian Army is guided by the security concerns for the seven northeastern states and Sikkim. DOKLAM AND THE NORTHEASTThe Doklam standoff highlights the security concerns of the northeastern states, which may be vulnerable in case there is sudden Chinese military aggression. Doklam plateau is not very far from the Silliguri Corridor - also referred to as the Chicken Neck - that connects the northeastern states with the rest of India. Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh share boundaries with China while remaining six states share borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, where China has reasonable influence. ALSO READ |Beyond Doklam: How China is winning over India's neighbours with money, armsDoklam standoff: As India-China war of words continues, a look at how global media is reporting itIndia deploys more troops along China border in Sikkim, Arunachal PradeshWhat China stands to lose if it goes to war with IndiaALSO WATCH | Doklam standoff: Will conflict with India be disastrous for China?

Source: India Today August 12, 2017 09:22 UTC