The Inside Story Of Galwan Clash

It is the biggest confrontation between the two militaries since the 1967 clashes in Nathu La when India lost around 80 soldiers while over 300 Chinese army personnel were killed. Here’s a sequence of what exactly happened.

- Shiv Aroor

1. Token disengagements followed the Lt Gen-level talks between India and China that were held on June 6.

2. Mid-week, the Chinese came back and set up camp on the Indian side. India dismantled the camp, following which a scuffle broke out between the troops, injuring several soldiers.

3. The Chinese troops went back only to return in larger numbers over the weekend. Some stone-pelting took place on Sunday, June 14.