India-China troops clash near LAC in Arunachal, soldiers from both sides suffer minor injuries

The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place On December 9 amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.

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Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. The face-off resulted in "minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides", the Indian Army said on Monday. This is the first such incident since the deadly clash between the two neighbours in June 2020. (PTI)

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**EDS: TO GO WITH STORY** Arunachal Pradesh: Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tapir Gao reacts on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, over the reported clash between the Indian and Chinese troops, as per Indian Army officials, at the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_12_2022_000328B) (PTI)

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The Indian troops who sustained injuries during the face-off were admitted to a military hospital in Guwahati, Assam. (AP)

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"I was hurt when I heard about the December 9 incident. I condemn this. If PLA continues doing such things in the future, India-China relations will suffer," Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao said in a video message on Monday. (PTI)

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"I heard that a few injuries were reported on the Indian side but PLA suffered much more injuries," said. (PTI)

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He further condemned the act of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and said, "I want to say that these repeated incidents on the McMohan line spoil the relations between India and China. I personally condemn the act of the PLA. Indian soldiers at the border won't budge even an inch and as much China will do such acts our soldiers will give a befitting reply." (PTI)

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The Congress MPs have given adjournment notices in both houses of Parliament to discuss the border situation with China. (PTI)

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"On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own (Indian) troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides," the Army said in a statement. (PTI)

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"Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow up of the incident, own (Indian) 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," it said. (PTI)