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Army Chief in Sikkim, takes stock of situation

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IANS Gangtok

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday took stock of the situation in Sikkim amid a stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops along the border.

Informed sources said the Army chief was briefed about the security situation and the stand-off. He also visited areas under the 17th Mountain Division.

Gen Rawat will return to Delhi on Friday.

The visit took place on a day China alluded to India's military defeat in 1962 and asked New Delhi to withdraw troops from "Chinese territory".

India and China have accused other's troops of crossing their border.

--IANS

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First Published: Jun 29 2017 | 9:56 PM IST

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