What the United States Said About the India-China Border Clash in Arunachal Pradesh
A border clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday resulted in minor injuries on both sides.
According to the White House, the Biden administration is relieved that India and China quickly disengaged after clashing in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press briefing on Tuesday (local time) that the US is closely monitoring the situation and encourages both sides to use existing bilateral channels to discuss disputed borders.
“We are relieved that both sides have quickly disengaged from the conflict. We are closely monitoring the situation and encourage India and China to use existing bilateral channels to resolve boundary disputes “Karine Jean-Pierre commented on India-China tensions.
A clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector on Friday resulted in minor injuries on both sides. The Indian troops stationed in the battle zone responded appropriately to the Chinese troops.
The number of injured Chinese soldiers in the clash exceeds the number of injured Indian soldiers.
On December 9, Indian Army troops bravely stopped the Chinese Army from crossing the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Yangtse area of Arunachal’s Tawang sector, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
“I want to reassure the House that no Indian soldier was killed or seriously injured. I also assure the House that our Army is capable of defending the country’s territorial integrity. Our army is prepared to deal with any transgression. I am confident that the House will support the bravery and courage of our armed forces “The Defence Minister stated in Parliament on Tuesday.
PLA troops clashed with three units of the Indian Army from different infantry regiments in Yangtse in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh, thwarting their attempt to change the status quo on the Line of Actual Control.
According to sources on the ground, troops from three different battalions, including the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, the Jat regiment, and the Sikh Light Infantry, were present at the site of the clash last week when the Chinese attempted to unilaterally change the status quo in the area.
For the clash, the Chinese were armed with clubs, sticks, and other equipment. According to the Indian troops, they were also prepared for the clash because they knew what the adversary’s intentions were.
One of the Indian Army units was on its way out and was being relieved by a new unit. The Chinese, on the other hand, chose to clash on a day when both units were present in the area. Every year, Chinese Army troops attempt to enter these areas and patrol their claim line, which India does not allow.
The Chinese military has acted aggressively in Yangtse, near the Holydip and Parikrama areas on the Line of Actual Control, where the Chinese side has been opposing Indian positions.