Indian officials had earlier revealed there had been casualties on both sides, but no shots were fired in the violence. Beijing has confirmed a "violent physical confrontation" happened yesterday in the border area, did not reveal the number of casualties amid reports 43 Chinese troops were injured. (Image: SANJEEV GUPTA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)An Indian government source told Reuters that troops had fought with iron rods and stones, and that no shots had been fired. It is the first time troops have died in a border clash between the two countries since 1967. "They attacked with iron rods, the commanding officer was grievously injured and fell, and when that happened, more soldiers swarmed to the area and attacked with stones," said the source.

Source: Daily Mirror June 16, 2020 18:42 UTC