Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has recommended names of 21 of its men for gallantry medals this year for showing exemplary courage during the face-offs against Chinese troops China in May-June this year in Ladakh. "The ITBP troops not only effectively used shields to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to the advancing People`s Liberation Army (PLA) troops and brought the situation under control," the ITBP said. As many as 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed in clashes with Chinese troops on June 15 this year. An unknown number of Chinese troops were also killed, which was, however, not acknowledged officially by China. ITBP said due to their high-altitude training and manoeuvre experience during deployment across the Himalayas, its troops kept the PLA troops at bay.

Source: dna August 14, 2020 16:07 UTC