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Jun 17, 2020 08:37 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | 4 Indian Army personnel critically injured during Galwan face-off now stable: Report
Live updates of the situation along the Line of Actual Control between India and China. At least 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed during a "violent face-off" with Chinese troops on June 15-16 night. There were casualties on the Chinese side too
At least 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a “violent face-off” in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on the night of June 15-16, the Army said yesterday. Four more Indian soldiers are in critical condition, reports suggest. In a statement earlier, the Indian Army had indicated that there were casualties on the Chinese side too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called an all-party meet on June 19 to discuss the situation.
In his first official response, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that loss of soldiers “is deeply disturbing and painful” and that they “displayed exemplary courage and valour”. “The nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice,” he added. More developments and reactions are expected on this front. Catch the LIVE updates here:Read More
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India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is currently meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has announced an exgratia of Rs 25 lakh each to the next of the kin of the two martyrs and conveyed his deep sympathies to the bereaved families.
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Army sources to news agency ANI: Four Army personnel who were critically injured after the violent face-off with Chinese troops are stable now.
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Nikolay Kudashev, Ambassador of Russia to India: We welcome all steps aimed at de-escalation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), including the conversation between the two Foreign Ministers, and remain optimistic.
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on June 19 all-party meeting: We are proud of our nation, we will fight this together. We stand with the nation at this hour.
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | President Ram Nath Kovind: All those who laid down their lives in Galwan valley of Ladakh have upheld the best traditions of the Indian armed forces. Their valour will be eternally etched in the memory of the nation. My deepest condolences to their families. (2/2)
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | President Ram Nath Kovind: As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I bow to the exemplary courage and supreme sacrifice of our soldiers to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country. (1/2)
India-China Border News LIVE Updates | RSS statement on India-China Galwan Valley skirmish: RSS pays tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending India's sovereignty, integrity and self-respect in Galwan Valley. We condemn this violent act by the Chinese government and army. The entire nation is behind the Indian government and the Indian Army.