Indian, Chinese soldiers share sweets at several border points on Diwali

Latest News :- Since both sides have withdrawn their forces from the India-China border, patrolling has resumed, as it was 4 years ago. On the occasion of Diwali, players from both the countries distributed sweets at 5 places. In May and June 2020, there was a clash between the Indian and Chinese armies in the Kalwan Valley of eastern Ladakh on the border between the two countries. 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in the fierce battle that took place on 15 June. 45 people were killed on the Chinese side. After this the tension increased as the armies of both the countries were deployed on the border. Patrolling has been suspended in Thepsang and Tamchok areas of Ladakh.

In such a situation, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on October 21 that as a result of talks between India and China for the last several weeks, an agreement has been reached between the two countries to withdraw troops from the border. This announcement was made before Prime Minister Modi left for Russia to attend the BRICS summit. Both countries began the process of withdrawing their forces on the 22nd, with the armies of both countries agreeing to withdraw forces and infrastructure from the Depsang and Tamsok areas and return forces to pre-April 2020 levels. Its

By the way, Foreign Minister Jaishankar said that by the end of 2020, Indian soldiers can go back and start patrolling the Chinese border. Indian military officials said, “India can investigate whether China has withdrawn its forces as per the agreement or not.” To avoid miscommunication between both sides, commanders inform each other before patrolling, he said.

Four and a half years after the withdrawal of troops ended on the 30th, armies from both countries began patrolling the Depchang and Damsok areas on the 31st. Since it was the festival of Diwali, Indian and Chinese soldiers patrolling the border distributed sweets at 5 places. The players exchanged sweets at Sushul Malto in Ladakh, Daulat Beg Oldie, Pancha near Kibutu in Arunachal Pradesh, Bumla and Natula in Sikkim. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking on National Unity Day yesterday, said India wants to go beyond demonetization. But it will take some time, he said.