Twenty Indian troops were killed in Monday's clash, which was the deadliest conflict between the sides in 45 years. Responding to China's claim to the valley, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava said both sides agreed to handle the situation responsibly. "After the incident, China and India communicated and co-ordinated through military and diplomatic channels," he said at a daily briefing. The Indian soldiers, including a colonel, died of severe injuries and exposure in the area's sub-zero temperatures, the officials said. (Reuters)Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Thursday that all Indian troops at Galwan were carrying arms on Monday.

Source: CBC News June 18, 2020 12:14 UTC