The development comes days after Indian and Chinese troops completed disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh.
The ITBP made its biggest haul while its patrol party was combing near the LAC considering the rise in smuggling activities in summers. The ITBP had also received a tip-off regarding gold smuggling in Sriraple, just 1 km from LAC.
China has been diligently enhancing the defence capacities of the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the past three years. This effort encompasses the establishment of steelhead bunkers and the supply of Unmanned Aerial and Combat Aerial Vehicles.
Defence Minister Singh said that the talks between India and China are going well and indicated hope for a resolution of the lingering row.
India and China held the 29th round of border consultation in Beijing on Wednesday, where the South Asian nations discussed ways to achieve complete disengagement and resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh region.
A viral video video shows several Chinese armoured vehicles and soldiers on the spot, signalling the shepherds to leave. However, the herders bravely stood up to the Chinese troops, arguing that they were grazing on Indian territory and picked up stones to defend themselves.
Patrolling Point 15 emerged as a focal point of tension following the Galwan clash. Despite the challenges, the Army Chief expressed confidence in the ongoing dialogue to find a resolution to the complex border situation.
India and China have a history of enduring border disputes, and the two nations have been involved in several military and diplomatic standoffs over the years. After the Galwan Valley incident in 2020, the two countries have held several rounds of Corps Commander-level talks to end LAC stand-off.
"PM underlined that the maintenance of peace and tranquility in the border areas and observing and respecting the LAC are essential for the normalisation of the India China relationship," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra.
The two nations have been locked in a military standoff since May 2020, when the Chinese attempted to forcefully alter the status quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
India and China agreed to maintain security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector. The two sides agreed to stay in close contact and maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels and work out a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest, MEA said.
The status quo is maintained with China on LAC. Talks are going on at different levels and all our formations are at a high level of operation preparedness,” Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Dwivedi said.
China LAC military camp: Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9.
India-China Tawang clash: The Centre on Tuesday informed the Parliament in session that Indian and Chinese troops clashed in the Tawang area near the LAC on December 9.
To counter the Chinese aggressive movements in the Pangong Tso lake, which is both in India and China, Indian Army's Corps of Engineer has inducted new Landing Crafts in both Eastern Ladakh.
The Army has powered its units in Arunachal Pradesh with a sizeable number of US-manufactured all-terrain vehicles, 7.62MM Negev Light Machine Guns from Israel, and various other lethal weapons.
The sources said India will keep pressing for the resolution of pending issues in the remaining friction points of Depsang and Demchok.
India-China military talks: The talks come at a time when China is having strained relations with several countries, including the US, over a high-profile US leader's visit to Taiwan and the firing of ballistic missiles in the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone.
India and China have been engaged in the border face-off in eastern Ladakh for around two years now. Although disengagement started last year, the two sides are yet to complete disengagement in all friction areas.
The official agenda read that the meeting was called for, "Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Defence on subject 'Provisioning, Procurement and issue of High Altitude, Clothing, Equipment, Ration and Housing' based on C&AG Report of 2019."
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