Chinese Troops Enter 25km Deep Into Indian Territory

LEH: Official sources said a patrol of Indian troops noticed the People's Liberation Army (PLA) personnel while moving from their base towards the higher 'new patrol base' post in Burtse area of North Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. The area is at an altitude of 17,000 feet.

The sources said the troops after walking barely 1.5 km from their base spotted the Chinese personnel in Indian territory 25 to 30km from the perceived Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Adhering to newly drafted standard operating procedures, the Indian troops returned back to their base.

The troops went on a patrol again to the 'new patrol base' post in the wee hours.

However, the team found no change in the situation as it noticed the PLA personnel still sitting on the ground with flags reading "this is Chinese territory, go back" in their hands.

A quick reaction team had also accompanied the Indian patrol but nothing could be achieved as Chinese refused to budge from their position, the sources said, adding finally Indian troops returned to their base and informed their higher ups.

Udhampur-based army spokesperson Col SD Goswami denied that any such incident had taken place but said there was no commonly delineated LAC between India and China which led to transgressions.

"There are areas along the border where India and China have differing perception of LAC. Due to both sides undertaking patrolling upto their respective perception of the LAC, transgressions do occur.

However, no incursion or encroachment of Indian territory by China has taken place along the India-China border," the spokesperson said in response to an email query.

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