Situation Along LAC Slightly Tense, Precautionary Deployment

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Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said this morning, the situation along the Line of Actual Control or LAC de facto border between India and China is slightly tense. We have undertaken some precautionary deployments for our own safety and security. We are sure that the problem can be resolved fully through talks.

His remarks come after the government said that Chinese troops engaged in provocative action at the south bank of Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh last Saturday and again on Monday. China should sincerely engage with India to restore peace along the border through complete disengagement

He said, I took a review of the situation after reaching Leh yesterday (Thursday). I took a first hand account as I spoke to the troops. They are highly motivated... and they are fully prepared to deal with any situation that may arise. I would like to reiterate, like always, that our officers are the finest in the world. They will make, not just the army, but the entire country proud. The situation along the LAC is slightly tense. In view of the situation, we have undertaken some precautionary deployments for our own safety and security. These deployments, we undertook along the LAC. We have been continuously engaging with China both at the military level and diplomatic level. The engagements are ongoing. We are sure that through these talks whatever differences we have will be resolved. We will ensure that the status quo is maintained and our interests are safeguarded.