About 50 soldiers from both countries have been deployed within a kilometer of the flashpoint since tensions escalated in May 2020.
Patrolling Point 15 emerged as a friction point after troops from both sides were deployed after the Chinese invasion in May 2020. (Representational/PTI photo)
Troops are likely to withdraw from Patrolling Point 15 in the near future as a result of talks between India-China Corps Commanders. India on Sunday held the 16th round of high-level military talks with China.
According to top government sources, it is likely that the Indian side may shift its position from the friction point towards the Karam Singh Hill feature, while the Chinese may move back north into Chinese territories. He said that the modalities for monitoring the area would be finalized in the near future, which could be like a buffer zone.
Since May 2020, when the Chinese Army tried to change the status quo on the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the two sides have been positioned opposite each other near Patrolling Point 15, which has emerged as a friction point.
India is considering a complete withdrawal of troops and withdrawal of troops from friction points across the region in the event of a pre-May 18, 2020, position.
The last disengagement of troops on the LAC took place a year ago and there was limited resolution to the standoff at Petrol Point 17A in Gogra. India and China also removed troops from both sides of Pangong Tso.
About 50 soldiers from both countries have been deployed within a kilometer of the flashpoint since tensions escalated in May 2020.
Based on the progress made in the last meeting on March 11, 2022, both sides continued to discuss in a constructive and forward-looking manner to resolve relevant issues along the LAC in the western region, an official said.
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