Indian & Chinese troops begin patrolling at LAC in Demchok area in eastern Ladakh region

Indian and Chinese troops have started patrolling at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh region. According to the sources of the Indian Army, patrolling has resumed in the Demchok area, which had been halted for nearly four and a half years after a clash broke out between the two armies in April 2020. Patrolling in Depsang will resume soon.

Both nations reached a consensus on disengagement after a series of diplomatic and military-level talks last month. Yesterday, on the



occasion of Diwali, Indian and Chinese soldiers exchanged sweets at various points, including Chushul Moldo, Daulat Beg Oldi, Hot Spring, KK Pass, and Kongkla. 

The disengagement process began on the 22nd of last month, with both armies removing temporary tents and dismantling structures at the Depsang and Demchok areas. As per the plan, India and China have agreed to communicate in advance when conducting patrols in sensitive zones.