Indian troops on the ground prevented the Chinese men and machines from doing any further damage or transgressing into the area, they said. PLA troops were rushed in from its 141 division located in the area, prompting the Indian Army to also strengthen its position. The Chinese forces had in November 2008 destroyed some makeshift Indian army bunkers there. By claiming the Doka La area, Beijing wants to maximise its geographical advantage so that it can monitor all movements along the India-Bhutan border. We hope that the particular person in the Indian Army could learn from historical lessons and stop such clamouring for war," he had said.

Source: India Today July 02, 2017 11:30 UTC