Last week, Indian and Chinese troops battled briefly near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh before disengaging.
On December 9, the two sides “quickly disengaged from the region” after “minimal casualties to a few people from both sides.”
The clash took place in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang Sector. Chinese troops crossed the LAC, which Indian soldiers opposed “firmly and resolutely.”
This is the first documented battle between Indian and Chinese troops since the Eastern Ladakh skirmishes.
The worst of these clashes occurred in June 2020 at Galwan Valley, where 20 Indian soldiers died for their country and nearly 40 Chinese forces were killed or injured. The incident sparked a series of clashes between the two countries, including one on the South Bank of Pangong Lake.
Following repeated consultations between military leaders, Indian and Chinese soldiers withdrew from vital locations such as Gogra-Hot Springs in Ladakh.
According to government authorities, such clashes have been occurring since 2006 due to “differing conceptions” of the border.
In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area upto their claim lines. This has been the trend since 2006. On 09 December 2022, Chinese troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own troops in a firm and resolute manner,” said the sources to NDTV.
After the incident, the Indian commander in the area met with his Chinese counterpart to comply with “structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquilly,” according to government.
