China Says "Taking Countermeasures" As India Foils Ladakh Move

Chinese troops "carried out provocative military movements" near Pangong Tso lake on Saturday night but were blocked by Indian soldiers who were fully prepared, the government said today. The Chinese tried to intrude into the south bank of the Pangong Tso, which is of huge significance as it is a new area. Brigade Commander-level officers were in talks at Chushul to defuse tension, the government said. The Ladakh-Srinagar highway has been closed to civilian traffic, reportedly for troop movement. Indian forces remain in large numbers at the latest site of escalation, ready to respond. Taking an aggressive stance, China said its military "is taking necessary countermeasures".