PLA not likely to retreat soon

New Delhi: The point of contention between India and China, is said to be a hillock close to an irrigation canal in the Chumar sector where at least 350 to 500 Chinese troops are said to be present. Sources said this particular location was very close to the LAC and had the biggest Chinese deployment, where troops were armed with armoured vehicles and even sniffer dogs. “The Chinese troops are well equipped with essential items like food, water, medicines and even tents and seem prepared for a long haul. It is unlikely that they will withdraw in a hurry and restore the pre-September 10 position,” the report said.

Following the feedback from security and intelligence agencies, NSA Ajit Doval had a series of meetings with the home and defence secretaries, the heads of the IB and RAW and the director-general of military operations. Sources said that New Delhi has instructed the security forces to ensure that the Chinese troops don’t advance any further.