Clash between India and China: Indian soldiers retaliate in close combat without arms (Representation)
New Delhi:
An Indian colonel and two soldiers were killed in a “violent confrontation” Monday evening with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh. Army sources say the soldiers were not shot but were killed in a physical fight in Indian territory that involved stones and batons. Indian soldiers retaliated and there were also causalities on the Chinese side.
Here is the sequence of events.
- Clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers last night as Chinese troops were preparing to move away from a place in accordance with the agreement reached.
- The Indian commander (colonel) was attacked with batons and stones.
- Indian soldiers retaliate in close combat without weapons.
- The assault lasted several hours.
- Soldiers on both sides disengage after midnight.
- 3 Indian soldiers, including the colonel, killed in action.
- “Significant” number of Chinese victims.
- Post-conflict talks at Patrol Point 14 in the Galwan River area.
- The precise location of the confrontation is unclear.
