China Once Again Amasses Troops In Galwan Valley After Bloody Clash With India

The latest satellite images and reports from the ground indicate that China has once again amassed troops in the Indian territory of Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. This is despite the fact the foreign ministries from both the countries agreed to peace in the area after the bloody clash between both the countries on June 15, 2020.

China has reportedly set up a much larger camp with the gun position after the previous observation posts were damaged by the Indian troops during the last clash that claimed the lives of several troops.

Both the neighbors decided on Monday, June 22, to disengage from any more violent activities in the area. However, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) seems to have decided not to withdraw its troops from the area even after the loss of life of several army personnel.

Indian Army chief General M M Naravane visited the area on Wednesday, June 24, to assess the operational activities around Galwan valley. However, on the same day, the satellite images showed that the Chinese troops have returned in the same area, in larger numbers than before.

The area that they are occupying is the “Patrolling Point-14 (PP-14)” area in the Galwan Valley region, where the most recent skirmish between the troops of India and China took place on June 15.

The Indian army did not confirm the Chinese activity in the area, however, the local sources did confirm that there are fresh developments and that PLA can no longer be trusted.

China, on the other hand, claimed its sovereignty over the Galwan Valley region and asked its neighbor not to cross the Galwan-Shyok estuary. The Chinese defense and foreign ministry also blamed India for the violent clash that took place on June 15 and said that the country violated” bilateral agreements, international rules and provoking the clash.”

While negotiating on the spot, Chinese officers and soldiers were suddenly violently attacked by the Indian side,” Chinese defense ministry spokesperson said in a statement. “This triggered intense physical clashes between officers and soldiers on both sides, resulting in casualties.”

The Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China should not be overstepped by activities of either side, as per the bilateral agreements and protocols to maintain peace in the area.