I will give it back to Zulpikar.”He added: “I don’t want tension on the border. On Thursday, China demanded India immediately remove troops from the border, accusing it of building up troops and repairing roads along its side of the border next to the Indian state of Sikkim. Indian officials say about 300 soldiers from either side are facing each other about 150 meters (yards) apart on the plateau. The current standoff began on 16 June when a column of Chinese troops accompanied by construction vehicles and road-building equipment began moving south into what Bhutan considers its territory. China argues its territory extends south to an area called Gamochen, while India says Chinese control ends at Batanga La, further to the north.

Source: The Guardian August 06, 2017 01:49 UTC