Indian-Chinese Troops Clashed Near LAC in Arunachal, Suffered Injuries

By Aashirwad December, 12

PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector of Arunachal Pradesh, which was contested by Indian troops “in a firm and resolute manner”.

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Indian and Chinese army troops clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang Sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9.

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This face-off led to minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides. Both sides immediately disengaged from the area.

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As a follow-up of the incident, India’s Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his counterpart....

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...to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity.

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In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim lines.

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Indian and Chinese troops also clashed in June 2020 in hand-to-hand combat in the Galwan valley in Ladakh, abutting the Chinese-held Tibetan plateau.

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Twenty Indian soldiers were killed, with China suffering 45+ casualties, and both sides ramped up their military presence.

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