NEW DELHI, 27 January 2021, (TON): India has started making restricted movements both at Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC). Satellite imageries did not show any major move except movement of certain vehicles.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Foreign Ministry warned India to “refrain from actions that might complicate the situation along the border”. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian confirmed that Chinese border troops are “deployed at their respective positions for mere peace and tranquility along the border with India”. Speaking to the reporters in response of Indian movement along the Bangladeshi border and Sikkim,  Zhao Lijian said, “We urge the Indian side to work in the same direction as us and refrain from actions that might escalate or complicate the situation along the border.”

The situation got tense after there was a physical brawl between the Indian and Chinese soldiers on 20 January 2021. Chinese spokesperson confirming that there was a minor face-off between Indian Army and Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops at Naku La, Sikkim on 20 January said, ”It was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols.”  

Both countries have agreed to to negotiate on the issue on Wednesday.