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. China has also increased diplomatic pressure on India and lodged a protest over the alleged “crossing of boundary” by Indian troops in the Sikkim section. 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: Mint July 02, 2017 13:18 UTC