Twenty Indian troops were killed in the clash on Monday night, the deadliest conflict between the sides in 45 years. China has not disclosed whether its forces suffered any casualties. Both sides accused each other of instigating the clash between their forces in the valley, part of the disputed Ladakh region along the Himalayan frontier. The Indian soldiers, including a colonel, died of severe injuries and exposure in the area’s sub-zero temperatures, officials said. Mr Wang said China demanded that India conduct a thorough investigation and “harshly punish” those responsible.

Source: Irish Independent June 18, 2020 03:33 UTC