Doklam lesson learned? ITBP to keep an eagle eye on China with helicopters

The government is also considering raising 9 fresh ITBP battalions to reinforce the force's presence at the India-China border

The 73-day-long Doklam confrontation with China has left the Indian side with some lessons, with the government set to equip the border force at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with its own helicopter wing to keep an eye on Chinese activities and troop movements. The decision comes even as the government is considering raising nine fresh ITBP battalions to reinforce the force's presence at the India-China border. 

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will be equipped with its own air wing, with two twin-engined helicopters being bought to begin with, the Times of India reported on Monday. According to the