New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday told Parliament that Indian troops successfully thwarted an attempt by Chinese soldiers to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on December 9 in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector.
The Defence Minister read out a statement in both Houses of Parliament. He said that Indian troops pushed the Chinese troops back to their position in a brave and resolute manner after a scuffle in the Yangtse area of Tawang sector. Both sides suffered minor injuries. No fatalities were reported on the Indian side during the incident, Rajnath Singh informed the House. Owing to timely interventions by Indian commanders, the Chinese troops returned back to their positions, the Defence Minister informed further. He also tweeted his statements in both Houses of Parliament.
He said that subsequently a flag meeting between Indian and Chinese commanders was held on December 11, where the Chinese side was told to refrain from such actions and maintain peace and tranquility along the border.
The matter has also been taken up through diplomatic channels with China.
Indian soldiers are committed to protect the territorial integrity and thwart any attempt made on it, the Minister said in the statement. He expressed confidence that the House stands united in supporting Indian soldiers in their efforts.
There was pandemonium in Lok Sabha when he read out the statement.
Earlier in the day, Rajnath Singh had chaired a high-level emergency meeting to discuss the situation.
CDS Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan, Army chief General Manoj Pande and NSA Ajit Doval were in attendance.
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