China has moved thousands of soldiers, tanks and howitzers within shooting range of Indian Army deployment at Spanggur Gap in the southern part of Pangong Tso. While Indian troops are on high alert.
The Indian Army has also increased the deployment of tanks, cannons and jawans in this area. Now the soldiers of both countries are face to face.
The Chinese PLA made provocative military deployments at Spanggur Gap, which is between Gurung Hill and Magar Hill, from August 30 after Indian soldiers seized tactical heights on the ridge line on the southern bank of Pangong Tso near Chushul at the Line of Actual Control.
“Seeing the Chinese PLA troop and guns mobilisation, the Indian Army too made mirror deployments at Spanggur Gap. Both the countries’ troops and guns are within shooting range,” said a government official.
Further, sources said, China has deployed its militia squads to “consolidate the border” and “stabilise Tibet region”. They have been tasked to try and dislodge the Indian Army soldiers from the tactical heights.
“Militia is basically a a reserve force of the Chinese’s People Liberation Army. They are deployed during war time situations and to help the PLA in its military operations,” said a senior government officer.
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