Ladakh Clash: A Brigade Commander level flag meeting is in progress at Chushul. (File)
The Indian Army on Monday said it blocked "provocative" military movements by Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo near Pangong Tso on Saturday night.
The incidents took place overnight between August 29 and 30, according to a statement by the Army.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops "violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo," said the statement.
"Indian troops preempted this PLA activity on the southern bank of Pangong Tso lake, undertook measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on ground," it said.
The statement asserted that the army is committed to maintaining peace and tranquility through dialogue, "but is also equally determined to protect its territorial integrity".
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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor meets Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh RK Mathur on Monday met Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy, amidst fresh tension between the Indian Army and China's PLA.
The details of the meeting were not known immediately but sources said the prevailing situation along the Line of Actual Control was discussed, PTI reported.
The meeting came hours after the Indian Army said it thwarted "provocative" military movements by Chinese troops on the intervening night of August 29 and 30 to unilaterally change the status quo on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake area in eastern Ladakh.
Congress's "Toys, Love For Indian Dogs" Jibe At PM Over Ladakh Flare-UpAfter a fresh attempt by Chinese troops to "carry out provocative military movements" near Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh on Saturday night, the
Congress today attacked the government and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lawyer and Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill said the Prime Minister is trying to divert the country's attention from core issues.
Chinese Came In "Sufficient Numbers", Indian Army Was Ready: Sources
Chinese soldiers came in large numbers along the south bank of the Pangong Lake and hillsides moved Westward, sources said.
The Indian Army was aware of the Chinese move and established themselves in a move to block the
Chinese advance.
Ladakh Flare-Up: Brigade commander level flag meeting in progress at Chushul
A brigade commander level flag meeting is in progress at Chushul to resolve issues: Indian Army on latest incident in Pangong Tso area
Ladakh Flare-Up: Indian Army committed to maintain peace and tranquility
Indian Army committed to maintain peace and tranquility through dialogue but equally determined to protect the country's territorial integrity, says Army