Indian Troops Being Reinforced In Ladakh After Face-Off With China

Ladakh is being closely monitored and Indian troops are being reinforced along the border with reports of China pitching tents near river Galwan -- a 1962 flashpoint that has seen aggression in recent days -- and increasing construction activities. Reports reaching New Delhi indicate that China is increasing its presence along the road of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between the 2 , which has compelled India to fortify its strength. "We also are compelled to extend our presence along that area as in previous couple of days numbers of soldiers across the LAC have increased," a senior functionary in Government of India told NDTV. The officer said though the world had a history of face offs, worryingly for the establishment, this point it's gone beyond every week . "It is normal but because it has gone well beyond every week , we also are reinforcing ourselves," he said. Reports reaching Delhi indicate that the Chinese have found out tents near the river Galwan, where Chinese troops in 1962 surrounded an Indian army post, escalating tension and fixing one among the triggers of the Indo-China war. Last week, Army Chief General MM Naravane said: "You are coming to understand where face-off has occurred. Daily, we are meeting at 10 different places which is completely business as normal. it's only at one or two places where this went on . And this does happen from time to time. It also happens when there's a change of commanders on ground." Tension has also escalated along Demchok in eastern Ladakh; reports indicate Chinese construction activity has been spotted. In Delhi, the National Security Council is additionally keeping an in depth watch on developments in Ladakh. "The difference within the perception of the LAC results in frequent face offs but there's a developed mechanism to resolve such issues," a politician said. One assessment by the govt is that China's aggression is linked to its perception that India is playing into the hands of the US on Indo-Pacific security. "China expanding its footsteps within the Indian Ocean may be a security concern for India and that we do need to take care of our interests," a politician said. According to him it's no coincidence that Ladakh and Sikkim have seen aggression in previous couple of days. "There are indications that the present border conflict with Nepal over a road to Lipulekh pass has silent support from Beijing," he adds. With India, along side Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, drawing the eye of industries found out in China, the govt is additionally keenly watching out for desperate, pre-emptive moves by Beijing to prevent companies from exiting China within the coming months.