India, China ‘minor clash’ in Sikkim Last Week, Resolved by officers

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed along the Line of Actual Control near Naku La pass in Sikkim last week, the army confirmed today. Three days ago, a Chinese patrol tried to cross into Indian Territory and were forced back.

“We have received several queries regarding a face-off between Indian Army and PLA troops in Sikkim sector. It is clarified that there was a minor face-off at Naku La area of North Sikkim on January 20 and the same was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols,” said the army in a statement.

The army added that the media should “refrain from overplaying or exaggerating reports which are factually incorrect”.