An Indian army convoy moves on the Srinagar- Ladakh highway at Gagangeer, northeast of Srinagar. The Indian army said it apprehended a Chinese soldier Monday in the remote Ladakh region, where the two countries are locked in a monthslong military standoff along their disputed mountain border. The high-altitude standoff between the Asian giants began in early May with a fierce brawl, and exploded into hand-to-hand combat with clubs, stones and fists on June 15 that left 20 Indian soldiers dead. China detained at least 10 Indian soldiers, including four officers, following the deadly brawl. According to India, the control line is 3,488 kilometers long, while China says it is considerably shorter.

Source: The Standard October 19, 2020 14:48 UTC