20 Indian soldiers martyred, 43 Chinese troops killed in Galwan valley face-off near LAC: Report
The Chinese side is understood to have suffered more casualties with figures reaching near 50. As per reports, 43 Chinese soldiers were killed in the face-off with Indian Army.
New Delhi: The face-off between Indian and Chinese Armies at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near the Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh is understood to be much more intense and fierce than is assumed to be.
Contrary to earlier reports, it is now emerging that not 3 but 20 Indian Army jawans could have been martyred in the violent clashes at border. And, the casualty figures may rise, reported ANI.
At least 20 Indian soldiers killed in the violent face-off with China in Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh. Casualty numbers could rise: Government Sources pic.twitter.com/PxePv8zGz4
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2020
43 Chinese troops killed
The Chinese side is understood to have suffered more casualties with figures reaching near 50. As per reports, 43 Chinese soldiers were killed in the face-off with Indian Army.
Indian intercepts reveal that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in face-off in the Galwan valley: Sources confirm to ANI pic.twitter.com/xgUVYSpTzs
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2020
Indian Army Statement on violent skirmish at LAC:
And exposed to sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude terrain have succumbed to their injuries, taking the total that were killed in action to 20. Indian Army is firmly committed to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation: Indian Army (2/2) https://t.co/5duc0Jlfwb
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2020