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Jun 16, 2020 02:21 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com

India-China border tension LIVE updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss situation with PM Modi

India-China Tension LIVE Updates: Indian Army officer and two jawans were killed in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops yesterday in Galwan Valley. However, Beijing has accused Indian soldiers of crossing the border.

India-China Tension Latest NEWS: An Indian Army officer and two jawans were killed in action in a ‘violent face-off’ with Chinese troops on June 15. This happened during the de-escalation process in Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Senior military officials from India and China are reportedly trying to defuse the situation. An official statement from the Indian Army says that "a violent face-off took place yesterday night with casualties on both sides".

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has met Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and discussed developments in Eastern Ladakh. He is likely to discuss the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi too.
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  • India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Major Generals of India and China are talking to defuse the situation in the Galwan Valley, Ladakh and other areas after the violent face-off last night, news agency ANI has reported citing army sources.

  • India-China Border Tension LIVE Updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussing the ongoing situation in Ladakh, News18 has reported.

  • Reuters has reported that the Chinese foreign ministry, when asked about Indian Army reporting casualties in clash with China, called on India to not take unilateral actions or stir up trouble.

  • Official statement from the Indian Army: During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place yesterday night with casualties on both sides. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers. Senior military officials of the two sides are currently meeting at the venue to defuse the situation.

  • Senior military officials from India and China are trying to defuse the situation.