Security forces apprehend Chinese soldier in Ladakh, to be handed back

New Delhi: A Chinese soldier has been apprehended by security forces in Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh on Monday. Sources revealed that the soldier of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) might have entered into the Indian territory “inadvertently”. He will be returned to Chinese Army as per established protocol after following due procedure.

Chinese soldier apprehended by security forces in Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh. He might have entered Indian territory inadvertently. He will be returned to Chinese Army as per established protocol after following due procedure: Sources pic.twitter.com/i23MjkNyqA

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2020

According to reports, the soldier was carrying civil and military documents and is currently being questioned by the Indian Army to ascertain if he was on an espionage mission.

This is a developing story.