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Chinese military seeks flag meeting following Ladakh scuffle
16 Aug 2017
The Chinese military is seeking a flag meeting with Indian officials, a day after Chinese troops crossed the de-facto border in Ladakh leading to a scuffle with Indian soldiers.
Troops belonging to both sides reportedly exchanged punches and there was some stone pelting.
The incident, which took place around the Pangong Tso lake, comes amid heightened bilateral tensions over the Doklam standoff.
Indian and Chinese troops exchanged punches
What transpired?
"The Chinese patrol refused to move when the Indian side first showed banners that they were in Indian territory, as per the settled drill," an anonymous Indian official said.
"Heated arguments took place between the two sides leading to scuffle in which troops punched at each other and then finally stones were thrown. Stone pelting took place during both face-offs."
6 ITBP personnel injured in scuffle
Fact
Indian soldiers claim that Chinese patrol team which comprised of around 15 troops, first started throwing stones. Around six personnel belonging to the Indian Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were injured in the scuffle.
China says it's unaware of Ladakh scuffle
Details
When asked about the scuffle along the Ladakh border, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said: "I am not aware of the incident."
She said Chinese troops were always "committed to maintain peace and tranquility" along the India China border.
"We urge the Indian side to abide by the LAC (Line of Actual control) and relevant conventions," she added.
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