India, China soldiers' face-off in North Sikkim

New Delhi : Indian and Chinese soldiers were seen indulged in a face-off on Saturday along the disputed India-China boundary in north Sikkim. Minor injuries have been reported on both sides.

According to a news report, the soldiers confronted each other near the Naku La sector, ahead of Muguthang, on Saturday when they came face-to-face with each other. Naku La is a pass in North Sikkim at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres above Mean Sea Level.

Amid reports of minor injuries, it has been notified that the two sides disengaged after an interaction at the local level and dialogue between both the armies.

It has been claimed that the face-off was for a short duration and it was not a stand-off. Such incidents are common in areas with unresolved border issues, but this has come after a long time.

As has been the case, both the armies resolve such issues mutually as per established protocols, sources added.