Amid border tensions with China, the situation along the Royal Line of Control or LAC is “slightly tense,” Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said this morning, adding that “we have made some deployments of precaution for our own safety “. “We are confident that the problem can be fully resolved through talks,” the army chief said today.
His comments come after the government said Chinese troops took part in a “provocative action” on the southern shore of Lake Pangong in eastern Ladakh last Saturday and again on Monday. China should “sincerely engage” with India to restore peace along the border through total disengagement, the government said on Thursday.
“I did a review of the situation after arriving in Leh yesterday (Thursday). I took a first-hand account of the situation while speaking with the troops. They are highly motivated … their morale is high and they are fully prepared to deal with any situation that arises. I would like to reiterate, as always, that our officers are the best in the world. They will make not only the army, but the entire country proud, “he said.
“The situation throughout LAC is a bit tense. Given the situation, we have carried out some precautionary deployments for our own security and protection. These deployments are carried out throughout LAC,” added the Army chief, referring to the border. de facto. between India and China.
High-level talks between senior Indian and Chinese military officials to discuss border tension since last week’s outbreak entered the fifth round today.
“Over the past two or three months, the situation has been tense. We have been continuously engaged with China on both a military and diplomatic level. Engagements are ongoing. We are confident, through these talks, any differences we have will be resolved and we will ensure that the status quo is maintained and our interests are safeguarded, “General Naravane told the ANI news agency.
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