Towards the end of April 2020, tensions between India and China began mounting following the rapid mobilisation of Chinese troops and infrastructure development along the LAC. Chinese soldiers allegedly used crude weapons such as improvised clubs wrapped in barbed wire, sticks, rods and stones. A few deaths were reportedly caused by Indian soldiers falling into the Galwan river. There were also exchanges on the hotline, following which Chinese troops did not move ahead. A 10th round of military talks took place in February after the completion of this process.

Source: Indian Express February 04, 2026 04:13 UTC