Another Chinese incursion even as MEA promises action

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of Chinese incursions in Ladakh with Chinese President Xi Jinping, India said it was carefully following the process initiated by Modi and an outcome was awaited.

The reaction by External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akabaruddin came in response to a question that despite being raised with China, the situation in Chumar and Demchok region was the same and there was the presence of Chinese there. "Diplomacy is not an instant coffee. It works in ways that it is difficult for the people who are not engaged with it to perceive and understand. You are aware that India at the highest level has taken it up. Therefore,allow this process to function."

Meanwhile, around 50 personnel of People's Liberation Army arrived in nine vehicles at Point 30R, and they were in addition to the 35-odd personnel who were already camping at a hillock in the Chumar area itself, official sources said. Chumar is located 300 km north-east of Ladakh.