News Analysis
NEW DELHI—The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops clashed again with the Indian troops on the disputed border, this time in Arunachal Pradesh on Dec. 9. Experts told The Epoch Times that the latest skirmish likely took place due to the new $4.8 billion (40,000 crores) frontier highway the India government is building in Arunachal Pradesh.
New Delhi reported injuries on both sides.
“PLA troops contacted the LAC [line of actual control] in the Tawang sector, which was contested by [our] own troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel on both sides,” said the Indian defense public relations officer in a statement from Tezpur headquarters of the Indian military….