Indian Army instructs field commanders to protect territory at any cost

Sources said the Chinese Army has deployed close to 50,000 troops along with heavy tanks and artillery.

Engaged in a stand-off with the Chinese Army, the Indian Army has given instructions to field commanders that the Chinese should not be allowed to transgress at any cost and also directed them that troops should maintain utter discipline while protecting Indian territory.

The field commanders have also been told that while patrolling their respective areas of responsibility or accomplishing any task, there should not be any extra display of strength or overuse of force, government sources told ANI.

On the situation along the border, the sources said that the Chinese Army is carrying out firing practice well within territory controlled by