Indian and Chinese troops disengaged in the Galwan region (representation)
The military confirmed on Tuesday that 20 soldiers lost their lives in the violent confrontation between India and China on Monday evening in Ladakh.
Here is the full statement from the military.
“Indian and Chinese troops disengaged in the Galwan region where they had previously clashed on the night of June 15-16, 2020. 17 Indian soldiers who were seriously injured in the line of duty at the location resting and exposed to sub-zero temperatures temperatures on the ground at high altitudes succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total of those killed in action to 20. The Indian army is firmly committed to protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation. “
