Scuffle breaks out between Indian, Chinese troops at LAC

The incident occurred at ‘Shankar Tikri’ on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) of Yangtse area in Arunachal Pradesh with the PLA claiming the area belonged to China. The area, which is being guarded by the Indian Army, was immediately covered and Army moved in its men to prevent the aggressive PLA troops from crossing the perceived LAC in the region.

An estimated 215 PLA troops reportedly tried to push their way at ‘Shakar Tikri’ and simultaneously 20 each from ‘Thang La’ and ‘Mera Gap’ and another 21 from ‘Yanki-I’ of Arunachal Pradesh made similar attempts.

During the normal banner drill, the PLA troops, striking an aggressive posture tried to attack the Indian Army personnel but were immediately overpowered, official sources said on Wednesday.

The sources said the Army has officially reported that there was only a “mild scuffle” between the Army and PLA at east of ‘Shankar Tikri’.

The tension eased only after four PLA officers accompanied by an interpreter met the Commanding Officer of the Indian Army formation in the area and presented him with two packets of chocolates and one gift packet to the in-charge of Yanki-I post.

Yangtse is one of the identified disputed pockets between the two countries and is an Indian territory. The PLA carries out unusually big patrols as compared to other areas along the LAC. The area has been witnessing transgressions by the Chinese side at regular intervals since 2011.

Meanwhile, MoS for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said the scuffle had ended with exchange of chocolates. “The Chinese troops went back with a sweet note,” he told reporters in New Delhi.