What is a flag meeting?

A recent attempt by Chinese troops to transgress the LOC in Arunachal Pradesh was foiled by Indian soldiers. A flag meeting was called to de-escalate the situation. What is this meeting all about?

General Manoj Pande COAS visited forward areas along the Northern Borders in Sikkim and reviewed operational preparedness (Photo: ANI)

1 min read Last Updated : Dec 16 2022 | 11:34 AM IST

After the financial markets, let us shift our focus to the country’s security. An attempt by Chinese troops to transgress the Line of Control in Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh was foiled by Indian soldiers on December 9. But several troops from both sides were injured in the scuffle. Soon a flag meeting was called to bring the situation under control. But what is this meeting all about? And what happens in it?

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First Published: Dec 16 2022 | 11:34 AM IST

What is a flag meeting?

A recent attempt by Chinese troops to transgress the LOC in Arunachal Pradesh was foiled by Indian soldiers. A flag meeting was called to de-escalate the situation. What is this meeting all about?

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