The withdrawal of troops between India and China in eastern Ladakh district has begun in two major disputed areas-Demchok and Depsang Plains-in eastern Ladakh district, defense officials said. Indian troops have started withdrawing equipment as per the agreement it lies between the two sides. As of this morning, about 40 per cent of the process of evacuation of Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh has been completed. Wing of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Indian army have moved out of temporary buildings and bases have been removed.
Verification and documentation underway
Both sides are expected to carry out physical surveys and aerial documentation of exclusion zones at Demchok and Depsang, a certification process necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
High-level communication maintains progress
A telephone conversation has been held between Chinese PLA and Indian Army officials to monitor the withdrawal process. These talks will be followed by a video recording of Demchok and Depsang that will provide peace and tranquillity, reinforcing the two countries’ commitment to stabilise the situation in the region.
Agreement to restore patrolling and ground situation
On October 21, India announced that it had agreed to monitor the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, effectively ending more than four years of military conflict. At an event in New Delhi on October 24, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the importance of restoring a “ground situation” based on the principle of equal security, including resuming traditional patrolling and grazing areas.
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