China reacts to India-China face off in Arunachal, says situation "stable" at border
China reacted to India China face-off in Arunachal Pradesh saying situation "stable" at border as it called for "unobstructed dialogue on the border issue through diplomatic and military channels"
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Beijing, Dec 13: Speaking for the first time since the India-China took place in Arunachal Pradesh, China said Tuesday that the situation at the India-China border was "generally stable" after troops from both sides clashed at the border.
A face-off on Friday at the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh resulted in injuries on both sides and India had raised the matter diplomatically with China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that no Indian troops were killed or seriously injured while stopping the Chinese PLA troops from encroaching on the country's territory during the December 9 face-off at Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector.
Singh said, "In this face-off, a few soldiers on both sides suffered injuries. I'd like to tell this House that none of our soldiers died or suffered any serious injury. Due to the timely intervention of Indian military commanders, PLA soldiers have retreated to their own locations."
"This matter has also been taken up with China through diplomatic channels. I want to assure the House that our forces are committed to guarding our borders and ready to thwart any attempt that will be made to challenge it," Rajnath Singh said.
"I am confident this House will respect the capability, valour and commitment of our armed forces, Singh said.
During the speech, Singh further said that the Indian Army bravely stopped the Chinese PLA troops from encroaching on Indian territory, and forced them to withdraw to their posts.