24 injured as Indian and Chinese troops clash along LAC in north Sikkim: Report

At least four Indian Army personnel were injured after clashing with Beijing’s Peoples Liberation Army in Na Kula in north Sikkim, India Today reported.

According to the report, at least 20 Chinese army personnel were also injured in the clash along LAC.

The report further said that Chinese army is said to have suffered yet another setback in its attempt to alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control at the hands of Indian army soldiers last week.

Sources confirm that some Chinese soldiers tried to move into the Indian territory.

They were challenged by Indian soldiers and a clash ensued. Despite the hostile weather conditions, the Indian soldiers pushed the Chinese back, India Today reported.

In the brawl, 20 odd Chinese suffered injuries, while 4 Indian soldiers also sustained injuries. The exact area where the clash took place is not confirmed. The situation at the point of clash, however, is now said to be stable but tense.

KW