Ladakh standoff: India, China move troops back at some locations, military talks to continue
India TodayLooking to find solutions for the ongoing border dispute in Eastern Ladakh, India and China have started disengaging troops at multiple locations in the area. The Chinese Army has reportedly pulled back its troops from the Galwan Valley, PP-15 and Hot Springs in Eastern Ladakh area by 2 to 2.5 kilometres, sources said. INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE SPECIAL | Ladakh standoff: Unquiet in the Himalayas Initial talks are being held in these areas as Chinese military activities had also started in Eastern Ladakh from this location only, sources added. Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a month-long confrontation since May 5 following a violent clash in Pangong Tso which is turning out to be biggest military standoff after the 2017 Doklam episode. After the standoff began in early last month, Indian military leadership decided that Indian troops will adopt a firm approach in dealing with the aggressive posturing by the Chinese troops in all disputed areas of Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie.