Conflict on India – China border; Three Indian soldiers, including a colonel, killed: Military action in eastern Ladakh creating fear of India-China war An Indian commanding officer and two soldiers were killed in a Chinese attack in Galvan Valley near Ladakh. During the negotiations, it was reported that the two armies had come face to face with the Chinese troops in the Galvan Valley. Two Chinese soldiers were reportedly killed in the clashes. According to military sources, there was no firing and there were no handguns used. Stones pelting have been reported from both sides.
Colonel B. Santhosh Babu hails from Andhra Pradesh. Indian military officials said that senior military officials from both sides are meeting to calm the situation. For the first time since the 1975 war, tensions on the Chinese border have led to the deaths of soldiers.
An emergency meeting was convened by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh following the Chinese attack. CDS, Army Chiefs and Foreign Minister S. Jayashankar also attended the meeting. After the meeting ended at 1 pm, Rajnath left the Defense Ministry to his residence.
He will arrive at the Prime Minister’s residence at three o’clock. The Prime Minister is currently holding a video conference with the chief ministers in Kovid’s background. Reports suggest that the Defense Minister will explain the conflict on the China border in the evening. Army chief MA Naravan’s visit to the Pathankot military station has been canceled due to the incident.
