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CHINA DEPLOYS TWO MORE DIVISIONS OF TROOPS ACROSS LAC: REPORT

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 7/2/2020 10:44:28 AM

New Delhi, July 1 Even as Indian and Chinese militaries talk to de-escalate and disengage at borders in eastern Ladakh, Indian intelligence agencies said on Wednesday that Chinese People's Liberation Army has brought in troops of two more divisions across Line of Actual Control at disputed areas. This will escalate the matter even though South Xinjiang military chief Major- General Liu Lin had agreed to disengage troops from Galwan Valley during talks with Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, the commander of Leh-based XIV corps. "In total, China has deployed around 24,000 soldiers more in Eastern Ladakh region," said sources, adding that a division comprises 12,000 soldiers. Sources further stated that the Chinese forces have also brought in heavy guns, tanks and fighter aircraft across the Line of Actual Control in a bid to aggravate the border situation. In Tibet region, China generally stations two divisions of troops. But now they have brought in two more divisions from far away locations. This clearly signifies that they are not committed to their consensus of disengagement. India is closely watching the development across the Line of Actual Control and has decided to carry out mirror deployment in the region. While Tuesday's meeting was held in Chushul on the Indian side, the previous two took place in Moldo on the Chinese side. China is also said to have used thermal imaging drones to trace the Indian Army soldiers scattered on the treacherous terrain before brutally attacking them.