Demchok

Indian troops begin patrolling Demchok sector following disengagement with China

Indian troops have resumed patrolling in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh, marking a shift towards reducing military tensions along the India-China border. The development aligns with the latest agreement between India and China to begin coordinated patrols based on each country’s interpretation of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok and Depsang sectors. The Indian Army reported that troops commenced patrolling in Demchok on Friday, with similar activity expected to start soon...

October 28, 2024 6:52 PM

Disengagement between India, China continues in Demchok, Depsang in Eastern Ladakh

The disengagement process between Indian and Chinese forces in the Depsang plains and Demchok sectors of Eastern Ladakh is underway, with completion expected soon, according to defence sources. The Indian Army aims to conclude the process by October 29, following which coordinated patrolling will resume in the area. The Indian side has been striving to restore the situation to the status quo before April 2020, when Chinese military aggression triggered a prolonged standoff along the Line of Act...