New Delhi, Aug 02: There has been no reduction in Indian troop number in the disputed Doklam Plateau to the east of Sikkim, where Indian and Chinese soldiers have been involved in a standoff since June 18.
In a document released to the media, the Chinese government claimed that 270 armed Indian soldiers crossed into the plateau which China considers its own on June 16, advancing more than 100 metres to obstruct Chinese road building activities in the region. However, “as of the end of July, there were still over 40 Indian border troops and one bulldozer illegally staying in Chinese territory.”
Indian sources have, however, told NDTV that there were approximately 400 soldiers deployed by each side.
No Troop Reduction By India At Doklam, Say Sources, Rebutting China’s Claim
