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India-China Border News LIVE | Four Indian soldiers in critical condition after Galwan Valley face-off: 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. Earlier, the Indian Army had said that India had lost an officer and two soldiers during the incident, while there were casualties on the Chinese side as well.
In a statement last night, the Indian Army said that Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged in the Galwan area but “17 Indian troops who were critically injured in the line of duty at stand-off location have succumbed to their injuries.”
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India-China Border News LIVE Updates | BJP says borders will remain intact under PM Modi
Reacting to the border clash, BJP National President JP Nadda asserted that the borders of India will remain intact under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
Addressing the 'Kerala Jan-Samvad' virtual rally, Nadda referred to the India-China face-off and said during the de-escalation process a violent clash took place with the Chinese army on Monday night.
"Indian Army gave a befitting reply, but unfortunately, we have lost our three army men. I pay homage to them for their sacrifice and I can assure you that under the leadership of PM Modi, India's territorial integrity will not be compromised," he said.
"We now have the political will and our Army is fully equipped to take (on) any adversary," he said. (Input from PTI)