New Delhi, June 16: An Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed during a violent confrontation with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night, in the first such incident in the last 45 years reflecting massive escalation in the five-week border row.

The Army said India lost an officer and two soldiers during the violent face-off, while there were casualties on the Chinese side as well. The extent of casualties on the Chinese side is not immediately clear.

Here are the live updates:

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9:04 PM, 16 Jun

We owe immeasurable debt to soldiers, officers who have been martyred for our country: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

8:51 PM, 16 Jun

Home Minister Amit Shah has reached PM Modi's residence to discuss the India-China border situation.

8:45 PM, 16 Jun

Borders of India will remain intact&are intact under leadership of PM. During de-escalation process underway in Galwan Valley, Ladakh, violent face-off took place with Chinese Army. Indian Army gave befitting reply. Unfortunately, we lost our 3 army men: BJP Pres JP Nadda

8:45 PM, 16 Jun

China's Vice Foreign Minister, Luo Zhaohui and Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Misri meet in Beijing: ANI quotes Sources

8:03 PM, 16 Jun

We remain firmly convinced of the need for the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas and the resolution of differences through dialogue. At the same time, we are also strongly committed to ensuring India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: MEA

8:03 PM, 16 Jun

Given its responsible approach to border management, India is very clear that all its activities are always within the Indian side of the LAC. We expect the same of the Chinese side: Ministry of External Affairs

8:03 PM, 16 Jun

SS Deswal, Director-General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police leaves from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after attending a meeting. ITBP, along with Indian Army guards the Indo-China border.

7:47 PM, 16 Jun

PM Modi-EAM Jaishankar meeting over

7:22 PM, 16 Jun

The CPI(M) called on the government to come out with an "authoritative statement" to explain what happened in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley, and said that high-level talks should be initiated between the two nations to defuse the situation.

7:21 PM, 16 Jun

The Left parties on Tuesday said India and China should initiate talks to defuse tensions between the two countries in eastern Ladakh. Their remarks came after an Army officer and two soldiers were killed in a violent confrontation with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday.

7:15 PM, 16 Jun

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met PM Modi.

7:08 PM, 16 Jun

Words cannot describe the pain I feel for the officers and men who sacrificed their lives for our country.

My condolences to all their loved ones. We stand with you in this difficult time.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 16, 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offers condolences to slain soldiers

7:07 PM, 16 Jun

"Our forces were resolute in forcing Chinese troops to retreat. In the process yesterday we have lost 3 brave Deshbhakt soldiers. 'Veer Sadgati' to the departed souls. The picture on the Chinese side is yet to emerge. It is still more huge," the BJP general secretary (organisation) tweeted.

7:06 PM, 16 Jun

Senior BJP leader B L Santhosh on Tuesday said Indian forces were resolute in forcing Chinese troops to "retreat" in a violent face-off in Ladakh, claiming that the loss on the adversary's side could be “still more huge".

7:00 PM, 16 Jun

Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment lost his life in the violent face-off with Chinese soldiers in Galwan valley area near Patrolling Point 14: Indian Army Sources

6:46 PM, 16 Jun

The state-run Global Times newspaper quoted the People's Liberation Army Western Theatre Command spokesperson as saying that "Indian troops again crossed the line of actual control in the Galwan Valley region and purposefully launched provocative attacks, leading to severe clashes and casualties." It did not elaborate.

6:45 PM, 16 Jun

The Chinese military on Tuesday alleged that the Indian troops again crossed the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan Valley region and "purposefully launched provocative attacks", leading to "severe clashes and casualties."

6:28 PM, 16 Jun

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane leave from the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This is the second successive review meeting in a day.

6:04 PM, 16 Jun

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat arrives at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

6:02 PM, 16 Jun

Indian troops again crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Galwan Valley region and purposefully launched provocative attacks, leading to severe clashes and casualties: China's Global Times quotes People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command Spokesperson

5:58 PM, 16 Jun

One of the soldiers hailed from Kadukkalur village in Ramanathapuram district of southern Tamil Nadu, he said, adding that he had served the Army for 22 longs years.

5:57 PM, 16 Jun

Hailing the sacrifice of the three Army men, DMK president M K Stalin offered his salutations to the brave men and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.

5:57 PM, 16 Jun

Political parties in Tamil Nadu, including the main opposition DMK, on Tuesday condoled the killing of an Indian Army officer and two soldiers in eastern Ladakh and paid rich tributes to their supreme sacrifice.

5:49 PM, 16 Jun

Army Chief General M M Naravane arrives at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence.

5:38 PM, 16 Jun

The happening in the Galwan Valley is a continuation of violations by China. It is time now that the country stands up to these incursions. Our soldiers are not fair game that every few days officers and men are being killed and injured defending our borders. It is time now for the Govt of India to take some stringent measures. Each sign of weakness on our part makes the Chinese reaction more belligerent. I join the nation in paying tribute to our brave martyrs. The nation stands with you in your hour of grief, Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab said in a tweet.

5:38 PM, 16 Jun

The confrontation lasted for several hours and the disengaging happened only after midnight. A significant number of Chinese casualties was also reported.

5:37 PM, 16 Jun

The Indian soldiers retaliated when the Indian Colonel was assaulted with batons and stones.

5:37 PM, 16 Jun

The clash between the Indian and Chinese soldiers began last night when the Chinese troops were getting ready to move.

5:36 PM, 16 Jun

“We will eventually learn about the details of what happened in Ladakh. That is our right. But right now, we must grieve with & stand by the families of our martyred soldiers. And stand solidly in support of our armed forces,” Mahindra wrote on Twitter.

5:36 PM, 16 Jun

Sharing his thoughts on the matter, Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, took to Twitter to condole three Indian Army personnel who were killed in the skirmish. He also urged the netizens that details of the violence skirmish will eventually come out but at this point its important to stand in support of our armed forces.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

The Indian Army officer killed the clash was the commanding officer of a battalion at Galwan.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

There was no firing. Apparently the two sides clashed with stones and rods.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

There are various accounts on the number of casualties on the Chinese side. Some accounts suggest 5, while the others say it is 3. However there is no official word on the same.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

The visit by Army Chief General M M Naravane to Pathankot has been cancelled.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said if the Chinese can "shoot dead" three Indian soldiers during the 'de-escalation process', one can imagine how serious the situation must have been in the first place. Earlier in the day, the Indian Army said an officer and two soldiers were killed in a violent confrontation with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday.

3:15 PM, 16 Jun

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be discussing the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a short while from now. Singh has already met Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar.

3:16 PM, 16 Jun

We will eventually learn about the details of what happened in Ladakh. That is our right. But right now, we must grieve with & stand by the families of our martyred soldiers. And stand solidly in support of our armed forces.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 16, 2020

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra's tweet:

3:17 PM, 16 Jun

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the situation along the Line of Actual Control.

3:29 PM, 16 Jun

Mehbooba Mufti took to Twitter to say that the nation wants to know why there is no talk of retaliation. Taking to Twitter, Mufti wrote,''Seems like China has hijacked the aggressive ‘ghar main ghuske marengay’ militaristic approach. Nation deserves to know why there is no talk of retaliation to avenge the death of three Indian army personnel!.''

3:29 PM, 16 Jun

Congrress leader Shashi Tharoor: The tragic news from Ladakh is shocking & calls for resolute handling by our Govt. Meanwhile, let us bow our heads in tribute to the three martyrs who gave their lives to protect India, and honour those who serve on our borders every day, risking their lives for our nation.

3:33 PM, 16 Jun

Both sides have been ascertaining that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it is important to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

3:33 PM, 16 Jun

China has lodged solemn representations and protests to India. Here, we are sternly demanding India to earnestly abide by the relevant agreement and strictly restrain their frontline troops. They should not cross the borderlines says Zhao Lijian, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry

3:34 PM, 16 Jun

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has met with External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat and discussed the situation along the LAC.

3:37 PM, 16 Jun

Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that China has lodged solemn representations and protests to India. “Here, we are sternly demanding India to earnestly abide by the relevant agreement and strictly restrain their frontline troops. They should not cross the borderlines,” Lijian said.

3:38 PM, 16 Jun

"Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash", tweets Editor In Chief of Chinese Newspaper Global Times

3:39 PM, 16 Jun

The happening in the #Galwanvalley is a continuation of violations by China. It is time now that the country stands up to these incursions. Our soldiers are not fair game that every few days officers and men are being killed and injured defending our borders. (1/2)
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 16, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the happening in Galwan Valley is a continuation of violations by China and added that it is time now that India stood up to these incursions.

3:40 PM, 16 Jun

The talks are being held between Major General Abhijit Bapat, the commander of the Karu based HQ3 Infantry Division and his Chinese counterpart. The talks are being held at the site of the clash.

3:45 PM, 16 Jun

Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to Twitter and wrote, "Received the report of a commanding officer and two soldiers of Indian Army being killed in a 'violent face-off' with Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh. Heartfelt condolences." He also said that he expects a clarification on the ground reality of situation.

3:46 PM, 16 Jun

दो मुखी राजनीति

मोदी जी UPA पे आरोप लगाते थे के हम चीन को लाल आँख क्यूँ नहीं दिखते जब वो LAC पार करता है

मोदी जी आप चीन को लद्दाख़ में लाल आँख दिखने में क्यूँ झिझक रहे हैं ?

और जब नेपाल आप को लाल आँख देखा रहा है आप बात चीत करना चाहते हैं

छप्पन इंच की छाती कहाँ गयी ?
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) June 16, 2020

Congress leader Kapil Sibal slammed the Union government for failing to respond to Chinese action in Ladakh. He also took pot shot on Prime Minister's 56-inch chest.

3:46 PM, 16 Jun

Indian troops seriously violated consensus of the two sides by illegally crossing the border twice and carrying out provocative attacks on Chinese soldiers. This resulted in serious physical clashes, China’s Global Times said while quoting foreign minister, Wang Yi.

3:52 PM, 16 Jun

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday termed as 'disturbing' the violent clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley and said the government should offer a clearer picture to the nation on the border issue. He sought to know as to how Indian soldiers lost their lives during a de-escalation process and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh should come out with a clearer picture.

4:03 PM, 16 Jun

"Saddened by the news of the martyrdom of our boys in the Galwan Valley. I salute their indomitable courage, selflessness and sacrifice," said VK Singh.

4:11 PM, 16 Jun

The editor of Global Times posted on Twitter, “ based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.”

4:39 PM, 16 Jun

The talks between the two sides are still continuing and efforts are on to defuse tensions between India and China after a violent clash occurred.

4:41 PM, 16 Jun

The situation still remains fluid in Ladakh. Hectic talks are on to defuse the tensions along the Line of Actual Control.

5:06 PM, 16 Jun

The Congress has termed as "shocking" and "unacceptable" the death of an Indian Army officer and two soldiers in a violent face-off with the Chinese troops, and asked Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to confirm the development.

5:06 PM, 16 Jun

"Shocking, Unbelievable and Unacceptable! Will the Raksha Mantri confirm," Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

5:08 PM, 16 Jun

Saddened by the news of the martyrdom of our boys in the Galwan Valley. I salute their indomitable courage, selflessness & sacrifice.

Jai Hind!!
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) June 16, 2020

Saddened by the news of the martyrdom of our boys in the Galwan Valley. I salute their indomitable courage, selflessness and sacrifice, Union Minister, General V K Singh said.

5:15 PM, 16 Jun

AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi took to Twitter to condemn the killings of three Indian army personnel.

5:16 PM, 16 Jun

"India stands with the 3 brave martyrs who were killed by China today in Galwan. My thoughts are with families of Colonel & 2 brave soldiers. The commanding officer was leading from the front. The government must avenge these killings & ensure that their sacrifice was not in vain," Owaisi tweeted.

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