Indian, Chinese troops disengage at three locations in Eastern Ladakh: Sources

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the next round of military talks scheduled to start this week, troops of India and China have disengaged on the ground at multiple locations in Eastern Ladakh, according to sources.
The talks between the two armies will be held this week at multiple locations including Patroling point 14 (Galwan area), Patrolling point 15, and Hot Springs area, top government sources told ANI.
Because of the talks to be held in the next few days and the Lt Gen-level talks held on June 6, the Chinese army has pulled back its troops from the Galwan valley, PP-15 and Hot Springs in Eastern Ladakh area by 2 to 2.5 kilometres, they said.
The Indian side also brought back some of its troops and vehicles from these areas in reciprocation, the sources said.
Sources said the talks are being held on these points at the battalion commander-level.
The Chinese activities started in Eastern Ladakh from this location only, they said.
Indian military teams are already in Chushul to engage in talks with the Chinese side and are coordinating with the senior officials in this regard.