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Srinagar-Leh road closed for traffic after fresh Chinese military movements in Ladakh

Srinagar-Leh road closed for traffic after fresh Chinese military movements in Ladakh
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Srinagar, Aug 31: Authorities have closed Srinagar-Leh Highway for civilian traffic after fresh military movements by the Chinese troops on the intervening night of August 29-30 in Ladakh.

Sources said that civilian vehicles on way to Ladakh have been stopped at Manigam and Sumbal-Sonawari area. An official said that no vehicle is being allowed to move towards or ahead of Sonamarg.

The Srinagar-Leh Highway, however, will remain open for the movement of army convoys, the official added.

Eyewitnesses said that only armored vehicles can be seen plying on Srinagar-Leh highway. The road according to official will remain open only for the defence forces and armoured vehicles only.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army issued a statement on Monday stating that the Chinese troops attempted to unilaterally change the status quo on the southern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake area in eastern Ladakh.

The Indian troops detected activity by a sizeable number of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during the night, the Army said.

A Brigade Commander level Flag Meeting is in progress at Chushul to resolve the issues.

Pertinently, the two armies have been locked in a stand-off at multiple points in the East Ladakh sector for nearly four months. (KNT)

 

 


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