On 9th Dec 2022, PLA troops contacted the LAC in the Tawang Sector of Arunachal Pradesh which was contested by Indian troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides. Both sides immediately disengaged from the area: Sources
As a follow-up of the incident, India’s Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity: Sources
In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh, there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area upto their claim lines. This has been the trend since 2006: Sources
The Hindu, quoting Indian defense officials, writes that in the clash in Tawang, Arunachal, more number of Chinese soldiers were injured than Indian soldiers. This is the first such case after the violent clash between the soldiers of the two countries after the deadly clash in on 15 June 2020 in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh.
At that time, 20 Indian soldiers were killed, and China said its 4 soldiers lost their lives. However, till now, no official comment has come from the Government of India. China has also not issued any statement.
US Trashed China’s Ambitions In Arunachal
China was silent about the McMahan Line as long as the British ruled over India. But with the British exit, China reverted to its expansionist ambitions and claimed Arunachal Pradesh as its territory. China has brought forward no justifiable argument for making such an outrageous claim.
