'Occupied area': India's response to China's second bridge dare at Pangong Tso

After reports emerged that China was building a second bridge across Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, India on Thursday said the area where the reported construction is being undertaken is under the occupation of that country for decades. At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India monitors such developments. Bagchi said India always felt that the area that is referred to in the reports is under the occupation of the Chinese side for decades.