"Beijing should restore the status quo, which it unilaterally broke by trying to construct the motorable road in the Doklam area (physically blocked by Indian troops in mid-June)," said a source.India wants China to adhere to the 2012 agreement between their two special representatives that the tri-junction boundary points will be finalised in consultation with Bhutan. "On the North, we have China which has a large landmass, huge resources and a large standing Army... Despite having the Himalayas between us, China is bound to be a threat for us in years ahead," said Lt-Gen Chand, addressing a seminar here.Pointing at the collusion between China and Pakistan, the senior officer said the latter chose to continuously needle India through low-intensity warfare rather than engage in a full-fledged war. "This suits its all-weather friend China," he said, while also slamming Pakistan for "stooping low" and deliberately targeting schools in cross-border shelling.Much like the Line of Control with Pakistan, Indian soldiers are prepared for the long haul near the tri-junction with China as well. "Our troops are much better positioned in the region, with proper logistical supply lines, than the Chinese troops," said a source.Alarm bells ring in the Indian security establishment if major units of the PLA head southwards after crossing the 11 bridges on the Tsangpo river.

Source: Economic Times July 26, 2017 01:44 UTC