Indian Army given emergency powers
New Delhi, June 17 (HS) Four Indian soldiers are still in critical condition, while some are said to be missing after a violent clash that took place on Monday night in the Galwan Valley region of Eastern Ladakh. They are believed to either be dead or captured. The US has spoken to India-China on the violent clash and asked both the countries to maintain peace and tranquility in the region.
According to the sources, Indian Army has been given emergency power to deal with complete freedom against any Chinese aggression at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Besides, the armed forces have also been instructed to not to retreat an inch. The ITBP has been alerted on 180 posts following the China dispute.
There is no official statement from China on the 43 casualties during the face off with Indian Army. Although an increase in chopper activity has been observed on the Chinese side of the LAC to airlift casualties suffered by their troops during the face-off. US intelligence believes that 35 Chinese soldiers have died in the incident.
Kundan Kant Ojha, who was martyred in this violent clash, was posted in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh Range only two weeks back. At three o’clock on Tuesday afternoon, an Indian Army officer called and informed about Kundan’s martyrdom. He was married two years ago and has a 15-day-old newborn daughter, whom he had not even seen.
The body of Col. Santosh Babu, killed in same clash, will reach Hyderabad at 4 pm today. The Colonel’s wife and children are currently in Delhi. These people will also go to Hyderabad with the body.
