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  • Tensions at LAC persist as India, China maintain seventeenth spherical of high-level talks, first since Tawang conflict

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: Amidst the escalated tensions within the Eastern Sector of the LAC the Corps Commanders of India and China held the seventeenth spherical of Corps Commander Level Meeting on the Chushul-Moldo border assembly level on the Chinese aspect on twentieth December 2022.

    In a Joint Statement on Thursday the 2 sides stated, “Building on the progress made after the last meeting on 17th July 2022, the two sides exchanged views on the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector in an open and constructive manner.”

    Addressing the Parliament on 13 December Rajnath Singh had knowledgeable that on 09 December 2022, PLA troops tried to transgress the LAC within the Yangtse space of the Tawang Sector and tried to “unilaterally change” the established order on the disputed Himalayan border.

    “The Chinese attempt was contested by our troops in a firm and resolute manner.  The ensuing face-off led to a physical scuffle in which the Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from transgressing into our territory and compelled them to return to their posts. The scuffle led to injuries to a few personnel on both sides. I wish to share with this House that there are no fatalities or serious casualties on our side,” he stated.

    Due to the well timed intervention of Indian navy commanders, PLA troopers went again to their areas. As a follow-up of the incident, the native Commander within the space held a Flag Meeting along with his counterpart on 11 December 2022 to debate the problem in accordance with established mechanisms.

    Before it, there had been scuffles in japanese Ladakh which turned severe in June 2020 in Galwan resulting in the demise of troopers on either side.

    The seventeenth spherical of talks was “a frank and in-depth discussion, keeping in line with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest which would help in the restoration of peace and tranquillity along the LAC in the Western Sector and enable progress in bilateral relations,” stated the 2 sides.

    In the interim, the 2 sides agreed to keep up safety and stability on the bottom within the Western Sector. The two sides agreed to remain in shut contact and preserve dialogue by means of navy and diplomatic channels and work out a mutually acceptable decision of the remaining points on the earliest.

    The technical time period for Corps Commanders Talks is Senior Highest Military Commander Level (SHMCL); up to now there have been 16 rounds of talks; Post-Galwan, talks befell for the primary time on June 6, 2020. Else, issues have been resolved on the Higher Commander Level (Major General) conferences.

    The 3,488 km lengthy Line of Actual Control (LAC) is split into the japanese sector (Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim), the central sector (Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh) and the western sector (Ladakh). The common top ranges from 10,000 ft at Arunachal Pradesh to over 18,700 ft at Karakoram Pass.

    There has been disengagement at Galwan, North and South banks of Pangong Tso, Gogra-Hotsprings with the corps commanders assembly 17 occasions along with the a number of diplomatic parlays between the 2 nations.

    After the 2020 Ladakh stand-off, India and China at present preserve a mixed deployment of over 1 lakh troopers together with an enormous presence of tanks and artillery.

    ALSO READ | Why imperil nationwide safety for sake of your vainness: Congress questions PM on China

    NEW DELHI: Amidst the escalated tensions within the Eastern Sector of the LAC the Corps Commanders of India and China held the seventeenth spherical of Corps Commander Level Meeting on the Chushul-Moldo border assembly level on the Chinese aspect on twentieth December 2022.

    In a Joint Statement on Thursday the 2 sides stated, “Building on the progress made after the last meeting on 17th July 2022, the two sides exchanged views on the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector in an open and constructive manner.”

    Addressing the Parliament on 13 December Rajnath Singh had knowledgeable that on 09 December 2022, PLA troops tried to transgress the LAC within the Yangtse space of the Tawang Sector and tried to “unilaterally change” the established order on the disputed Himalayan border.

    “The Chinese attempt was contested by our troops in a firm and resolute manner.  The ensuing face-off led to a physical scuffle in which the Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from transgressing into our territory and compelled them to return to their posts. The scuffle led to injuries to a few personnel on both sides. I wish to share with this House that there are no fatalities or serious casualties on our side,” he stated.

    Due to the well timed intervention of Indian navy commanders, PLA troopers went again to their areas. As a follow-up of the incident, the native Commander within the space held a Flag Meeting along with his counterpart on 11 December 2022 to debate the problem in accordance with established mechanisms.

    Before it, there had been scuffles in japanese Ladakh which turned severe in June 2020 in Galwan resulting in the demise of troopers on either side.

    The seventeenth spherical of talks was “a frank and in-depth discussion, keeping in line with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest which would help in the restoration of peace and tranquillity along the LAC in the Western Sector and enable progress in bilateral relations,” stated the 2 sides.

    In the interim, the 2 sides agreed to keep up safety and stability on the bottom within the Western Sector. The two sides agreed to remain in shut contact and preserve dialogue by means of navy and diplomatic channels and work out a mutually acceptable decision of the remaining points on the earliest.

    The technical time period for Corps Commanders Talks is Senior Highest Military Commander Level (SHMCL); up to now there have been 16 rounds of talks; Post-Galwan, talks befell for the primary time on June 6, 2020. Else, issues have been resolved on the Higher Commander Level (Major General) conferences.

    The 3,488 km lengthy Line of Actual Control (LAC) is split into the japanese sector (Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim), the central sector (Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh) and the western sector (Ladakh). The common top ranges from 10,000 ft at Arunachal Pradesh to over 18,700 ft at Karakoram Pass.

    There has been disengagement at Galwan, North and South banks of Pangong Tso, Gogra-Hotsprings with the corps commanders assembly 17 occasions along with the a number of diplomatic parlays between the 2 nations.

    After the 2020 Ladakh stand-off, India and China at present preserve a mixed deployment of over 1 lakh troopers together with an enormous presence of tanks and artillery.

    ALSO READ | Why imperil nationwide safety for sake of your vainness: Congress questions PM on China

  • Violates spirit of border agreements: China on joint Indo-US army workout routines close to LAC

    China has expressed issues over the joint Indo-US army workout routines being held close to the Line of Actual Control and mentioned it ‘violates the spirit of the 2 border agreements signed between New Delhi and Beijing’. The bilateral ties between India and China have been severely impacted after the June 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between Chinese and Indian armies.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 1, 2022 11:31 IST

    The 18th version of the India-US joint army train ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is presently underway in Uttarakhand (Photo: Representational)

    By Press Trust of India: China on Wednesday mentioned it was against the joint Indo-US army workout routines being held close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), asserting that it violates the spirit of the 2 border agreements signed between New Delhi and Beijing.

    The 18th version of the India-US joint army train ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is presently underway in Uttarakhand, about 100 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

    It goals to reinforce interoperability and share experience between each armies in peacekeeping and catastrophe reduction operations.

    The almost two-week train started earlier this month.

    “The joint military exercise held by India and the US near the LAC violated the spirit of relevant agreements signed by China and India in 1993 and 1996 and does not help build bilateral trust,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian advised a media briefing right here.

    “China has expressed concerns to the Indian side over the military exercise,” he mentioned in response to a query posed by a correspondent from Pakistan.

    The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s reference to the 1993 and 1996 agreements is fascinating as India termed the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) makes an attempt to maneuver numerous troops to the disputed areas within the LAC in jap Ladakh in May 2020 violated the bilateral agreements, which state that the boundary query is resolved by means of peaceable and pleasant consultations.

    ALSO READ | India-US joint army train ‘Yudh Abhyas’ slated to start out November 16

    The army train is performed yearly between India and the US with the goal of exchanging finest practices, techniques, strategies and procedures between the armies of the 2 nations.

    “The 18th Edition of India-US Joint Exercise #YudhAbhyas commenced today at Foreign Training Node, Auli. The aim of Joint Exercise is to enhance interoperability & share expertise between both the Armies in Peace Keeping & Disaster Relief Operations. #IndianArmy #IndiaUSFriendship,” the Indian Army tweeted on November 19.

    The earlier version of the train was performed at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, the US in October 2021, officers mentioned.

    The Ministry of Defence right here on November 15 had mentioned that US Army troopers of 2nd Brigade of the eleventh Airborne Division and Indian Army troopers from the Assam Regiment shall be taking part within the train.

    The joint train can even concentrate on humanitarian help and catastrophe reduction (HADR) operations.

    Troops from each nations will follow launching swift and coordinated reduction efforts within the wake of any pure calamity, the ministry mentioned.

    ALSO READ | China warns US to not intrude in its relationship with India: Pentagon report

    The train between the armies of India and the US will facilitate each armies to share their large experiences, expertise and improve their strategies by means of info change.

    In August, the Chinese army expressed related concern over the India-US army workout routines.

    Since the June 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between Chinese and Indian armies, bilateral ties between the 2 nations have taken a extreme hit.

    India has persistently maintained that peace and tranquility alongside the LAC are vital to the general growth of bilateral relations with China.

    ALSO READ | At least 38 Chinese troopers drowned in river throughout 2020 Galwan conflict, claims report

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    Dec 1, 2022

  • Information about casualties of Chinese troopers can’t be disclosed: CIC

    By Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: The casualty determine of the Chinese troopers in Galwan Valley conflict two years again between the Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops and the Indian Army soldier can’t be disclosed, informed the Central Information Commission (CIC).

    In its latest order, the CIC declined to permit a plea looking for to know “the casualties to the Chinese forces, if any, by brave soldiers of the country” inflicted in the course of the clashes between two forces on June 15, 2020. The CIC is the very best appellate physique underneath the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

    The RTI filed by applicant Akhand had additionally sought details about the casualty figures suffered by the Indian troopers in Galwan.

    Galwan is among the a number of standoff factors the place the Chinese moved of their forces after a conflict between the troops of either side on May 5, 2020. The space is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.   

    The applicant had additionally requested for data on the rehabilitation and ex-gratia paid to the households. In addition, the RTI applicant had sought to know from the military if Indian troopers are lacking within the Galwan river valley after the conflict and its plans to rescue them.

    The military refused to reveal the knowledge because it was third-party data and it can’t be shared underneath Section 8(1) (j) of the Act, which exempts from the disclosure of knowledge which is private in nature.

    The military additionally cited Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act which exempts from the disclosure of knowledge which might prejudicially have an effect on the sovereignty and integrity of India, the safety, strategic, scientific or financial pursuits of the state, relation with international state or result in incitement of an offence. The data on it was additionally denied.

    The applicant Akhand argued earlier than the CIC that the matter entails a bigger public curiosity and that the knowledge needs to be supplied to him.

    Information Commissioner Vanaja N Sarna mentioned, “It is noted that a proper reply was given to the appellant whereby it was rightly stated that since the information is related to third parties, the information cannot be provided under section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act.”

    “It was also stated that the information is sensitive in nature and cannot be provided under section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act. The Commission is unable to find any flaw in the reply, hence, no relief can be given,” she mentioned.

    The Indian Army had misplaced 20 Indian Army troopers within the Galwan conflict and the Chinese had acknowledged the loss of life of 5 troopers in the course of the conflict. 

    NEW DELHI: The casualty determine of the Chinese troopers in Galwan Valley conflict two years again between the Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops and the Indian Army soldier can’t be disclosed, informed the Central Information Commission (CIC).

    In its latest order, the CIC declined to permit a plea looking for to know “the casualties to the Chinese forces, if any, by brave soldiers of the country” inflicted in the course of the clashes between two forces on June 15, 2020. The CIC is the very best appellate physique underneath the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

    The RTI filed by applicant Akhand had additionally sought details about the casualty figures suffered by the Indian troopers in Galwan.

    Galwan is among the a number of standoff factors the place the Chinese moved of their forces after a conflict between the troops of either side on May 5, 2020. The space is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.   

    The applicant had additionally requested for data on the rehabilitation and ex-gratia paid to the households. In addition, the RTI applicant had sought to know from the military if Indian troopers are lacking within the Galwan river valley after the conflict and its plans to rescue them.

    The military refused to reveal the knowledge because it was third-party data and it can’t be shared underneath Section 8(1) (j) of the Act, which exempts from the disclosure of knowledge which is private in nature.

    The military additionally cited Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act which exempts from the disclosure of knowledge which might prejudicially have an effect on the sovereignty and integrity of India, the safety, strategic, scientific or financial pursuits of the state, relation with international state or result in incitement of an offence. The data on it was additionally denied.

    The applicant Akhand argued earlier than the CIC that the matter entails a bigger public curiosity and that the knowledge needs to be supplied to him.

    Information Commissioner Vanaja N Sarna mentioned, “It is noted that a proper reply was given to the appellant whereby it was rightly stated that since the information is related to third parties, the information cannot be provided under section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act.”

    “It was also stated that the information is sensitive in nature and cannot be provided under section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act. The Commission is unable to find any flaw in the reply, hence, no relief can be given,” she mentioned.

    The Indian Army had misplaced 20 Indian Army troopers within the Galwan conflict and the Chinese had acknowledged the loss of life of 5 troopers in the course of the conflict. 

  • Galwan Valley: A yr after the violent conflict

    On June 15 final yr, Ladakh’s Galwan Valley witnessed a violent conflict between the Armies of India and China. The conflict, wherein 20 Indian troopers have been killed, was one of many worst in 45 years, and led to a navy standoff with China and at the very least 11 rounds of navy talks for the disengagement course of.
    What occurred on June 15, 2020?
    Tensions had been excessive on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) weeks earlier than the conflict, with either side deploying an elevated variety of troopers on the border. India contended that China had moved into the Indian aspect of the LAC . Talks held between native navy commanders of each the armies on June 6, led to a mutually-agreed disengagement course of.
    A buffer zone was to be created between the 2 armies, nonetheless, an Indian commander seen a Chinese camp within the space and went to examine. This escalated right into a combat, leading to deaths and accidents. While no pictures have been fired, a year-end evaluate by the Defence Ministry states that China used “unorthodox weapons” at Galwan.
    In February 2021, China acknowledged for the primary time that 5 Chinese navy officers and troopers have been killed within the japanese Ladakh conflict.
    Indian military troopers relaxation subsequent to artillery weapons at a makeshift transit camp earlier than heading to Ladakh, close to Baltal, southeast of Srinagar, June 16, 2020. (Source: Reuters)

    A collection of navy talks finish in stalemate
    A gathering on the stage of Major Generals of each armies came about on the Patrolling Point 14, following the conflict, which introduced the state of affairs underneath management. Ten Indian Army personnel, captured by the Chinese, have been returned on June 17 after talks on the diplomatic and navy stage.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally addressed the nation, stating, “India wants peace. But on provocation, India will give a befitting reply.”
    A gathering between Corps Commanders of the Indian and Chinese armies ended with “mutual consensus to disengage” on June 16. However, no plan was drawn up and a collection of conferences and diplomatic talks resulted in a stalemate.
    “Army is preparing for the long haul and the standoff is expected to continue well into the winter,” sources within the military stated, after a gathering between XIV Corps Commander Lt General Harinder Singh and South Xinjiang Military Region Commander Major General Liu Lin.
    India sought a  restoration of establishment ante – of troops returning to places earlier than the faceoff started in May. Whereas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian in a collection of tweets, 5 days after the conflict, claimed that the “Galwan Valley is located on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in the west section of the China-India boundary. For many years, the Chinese border troops have been patrolling and on duty in this region.”
    A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on ‘Chinese National Day’ held at Chinese BPM hut at Moldo in Eastern Ladakh in 2020; Delegations of each international locations reaffirmed their dedication in the direction of enhancing current cordial relations and sustaining peace. (Photo: ANI)
    The collection of of conferences continued until finish of 2020, with an escalation in September, when Chinese PLA claimed that Indian troops had fired warning pictures, prompting it to “take countermeasures to stabilize the situation on the ground” in Pangong Tso, probably the most contentious sectors in Ladkah,
    Breakthrough and disengagement
    The first main breakthrough in talks to resolve the nine-month navy standoff was solely reached in February 2021. China’s Defence Ministry introduced that Chinese and Indian troops on the southern and northern shores of Pangong Tso started “synchronized and organized disengagement”. The settlement was consistent with the consensus reached between Corps Commanders once they final met on January 24 throughout the ninth spherical of navy talks.
    Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, in a written assertion, stated: “The Chinese and Indian frontline troops at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake start synchronized and organized disengagement from February 10.”

    In an announcement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that “there are still some outstanding issues that remain regarding deployment and patrolling on LAC” and talked about that “our attention will be on these in further discussions”.
    Chinese troops disengaging from the banks of Pangong lake in japanese Ladakh. (Photo: ANI)
    Apart from the north and south financial institution of Pangong Tso, the opposite friction factors embody PP15 in Hot Springs, PP17A in Gogra Post space, PP14 in Galwan Valley and the Depsang Plains within the far north the place Chinese troops have been blocking Indian troopers at a spot known as the Bottleneck, stopping them from accessing their conventional patrolling factors PP10, PP11, PP11A, PP12 and PP13.
    Following the disengagement within the north and south banks of Pangong Tso, Army Chief General M M Naravane said on May 19, “with no transgressions happening with no violations of this disengagement, I think the trust has built up.”
    He added that the troop ranges proceed to be what they have been on the peak of stand-off.

  • ‘Gurtej was a true patriot, wish he was with us’

    It was Monday late night that Tarlok Singh acquired a telephone name from Army officers in Ludhiana. His youngest brother Sepoy Gurtej Singh has been awarded Vir Chakra posthumously. Gurtej, 23, was killed in Galwan valley whereas warding off the Chinese troops on June 16 final yr. Later, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh recounted the fearless soldier had killed the Chinese invaders together with his naked arms.
    Tarlok wept after he heard the information. “I am overwhelmed, I feel proud of my brother but I wish he was here to receive this honour.” Youngest of three brothers, Gurtej was born in Beerewala Dogra village of Mansa district of Punjab. The household was celebrating the marriage of his elder brother Gurpreet even they acquired the information about Gurtej’s dying in motion on June 17. “It was a terrible time for us. My mother is yet to come to terms with his death.”
    Gurtej’s father Virsa Singh is a marginal farmer with two and a half acres of land. Virsa and his spouse Parkash Kaur had slept by the point the gallantry award was introduced.

    Tarlok stated,” We will inform them tomorrow morning. They break down after remembering him and don’t sleep for hours after that.”
    The household is a part of the agitation towards farm legal guidelines and Virsa was at Delhi border for every week final month. Tuesday Virsa has been known as at district stage operate in Mansa whereas Parkash Kaur, Gurtej’s mom has been invited to Government Senior Secondary School, Reond Kalan village the place Gurtej had studied. Five extra boys of Beerewala Dogra are in Army whereas Reond Kalan has despatched over 50 boys to the Army. Gurtej was enormously impressed by the tales of troopers there. That is why he determined to hitch the military at an early age, his household shared.
    “Gurtej made us all so proud, his heroic deeds are a source of inspiration for many,” says Tarlok, who works for a tractor firm at Kota.

  • Gallantry awards for all 20 troopers killed in Galwan Valley conflict

    All the 20 troopers who had died preventing the Chinese troops in hand-to-hand fight at Galwan Valley in jap Ladakh on June 15, wherein the Chinese had used rods, batons wrapped with barbed wire and different objects, have been awarded gallantry awards posthumously.
    The awards to those troopers comprise one Maha Vir Chakra, 4 Vir Chakras and 15 Sena Medals. One soldier who survived the conflict has been awarded a Vir Chakra.

    Late Colonel B Santosh Babu, commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment that was posted in Galwan Valley close to Patrolling Point 14 has been awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest army award.
    His quotation talked about that “during Operation Snow Leopard”, he was “tasked to establish an Observation Post in face of the enemy”. Organising and briefing his troops in regards to the state of affairs with a sound plan, he efficiently executed the duty, the quotation stated.

    “While holding the position his column faced stiff resistance from the adversary who attacked using lethal and sharp weapons along with heavy stone pelting from adjoining heights,” the quotation stated, including that “undaunted by the violent and aggressive action by overwhelming strength of enemy soldiers, the officer in true spirit of service before self, continued to resist the enemy’s attempt to pushback Indian troops”. Despite being grievously injured, it stated, Babu “led from the front with absolute command and control despite hostile conditions to deter the vicious enemy attack at his position”.

    “In the skirmish that broke out and ensuing hand to hand combat with enemy soldiers, he valiantly resisted the enemy attack till his last breath, inspiring and motivating his troops to hold ground. For conspicuous bravery in face of enemy, exemplary leadership, astute professionalism and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty”, he’s awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the quotation stated.
    The 5 Vir Chakra awardee troopers for the Galwan combat embrace Naib Subedar Nuduram Soren, Havildar Ok Palani, Naik Deepak Singh, and Sepoy Gurtej Singh, who’ve been awarded posthumously, and Havildar Tejinder Singh.
    Subedar Sanjiv Kumar of the Parachute Regiment has been awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously for an operation of which he was part of on April 4. His quotation talked about that Kumar “was the leading squad commander of the Special Forces detachment which was heli-dropped in Keran Sector (Jammu & Kashmir) to intercept and eliminate an infiltration track of Pakistan sponsored terrorists”. He “displayed outstanding leadership qualities, raw courage and utmost gallantry in eliminating one hardcore terrorist, injuring two terrorists, evacuating his injured scout and made the supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. His selfless action led to the subsequent elimination of five hardcore terrorists”, the quotation stated.

    Four CRPF personnel have been awarded Kirti Chakras. They embrace Deputy Commandant Rahul Mathur and three personnel who’ve been awarded posthumously — Inspector Pintu Kumar Singh, Head Constable Shyam Narain Singh Yadava and Constable Vinod Kumar.
    Major Anuj Sood (posthumous), Rifleman Pranab Jyoti Das and Paratrooper Sonam Tshering Tamang have been awarded Shaurya Chakras.
    President Ram Nath Kovind permitted 455 Gallantry and different defence decorations for armed forces personnel. The authorities stated that the medals embrace 4 Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 130 Sena Medal (Gallantry), one Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry), 4 Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry), 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medal, 4 Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, 51 Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, 11 Yudh Seva Medal, 3 Bar to Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty), 43 Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) together with 2 COVID Warriors, 8 Nao Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty), 14 Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty), 3 Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal together with one COVID Warrior and 131 Vishisht Seva Medal together with 12 COVID Warriors.