"Indian Troops Had Full Liberty To Open Fire": Ex-Army Chief on China Border Face-Off | Read

Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd.) recalled the tense military standoff situation along the border, stating that while there was always an apprehension of escalation with Chinese forces, the tactical assessment did not indicate an immediate exchange of fire. He explained that Indian troops were fully prepared and had clear authorization to respond if their safety or positions were threatened, but no proactive firing posture was adopted as the situation did not demand it at that moment.