Twenty Indian troops were reportedly killed and China suffered an unknown number of casualties. Mr Wang said China demanded India conduct a thorough investigation and “harshly punish” those responsible. India’s prime minister Narendra Modi said the country would be proud that the Indian soldiers died while fighting. A small group of retired Indian army personnel also marched close to the embassy with placards reading “Chinese army down down”. After the clash, the two sides “disengaged” from the area where the the fighting happened, the Indian army statement said.

Source: Irish Independent June 17, 2020 12:56 UTC