Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 17 gave his condolences to the 20 soldiers who laid down their lives for India in a violent face-off with the Chinese army at Galwan valley in Ladakh. The minister tweeted "The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army."

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacts to soldiers martyred in Ladakh

Four Indian soldiers are in critical condition after the violent face-off with Chinese troops on Monday evening, news agency ANI said quoting sources. The troops who were part of the face-off told about a significant number of Chinese casualties, the report said.

Four Indian soldiers are in critical condition after the violent face-off with Chinese troops on Monday evening, news agency ANI said quoting sources. The troops who were part of the face-off told about a significant number of Chinese casualties, the report said. Also read: India-China border dispute: ‘Violent face-off a result of attempt by China to unilaterally change status quo,’ says MEA ''Although it is difficult to specify the exact number of casualties both killed and wounded, the number is estimated to be much beyond 40,'' the report said quoting sources. It is assessed that the Chinese suffered a significant number of casualties in the violent face-off, the report said. New wire PTI quoting US intelligence reports said 35 soldiers died and were injured on the Chinese side during the clash in Galwan Valley. Commanding Officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the face-off with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley among those killed, ANI report said quoting sources. Also read: Strategies India could undertake to counter Chinese aggressions Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with three service chiefs (Army, Navy & Air Force) and the Chief of Defence Staff. He also spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the current situation, the report said.

35 Chinese soldiers dead in Galwan Valley clash: US intelligence sources

The Indian Army on June 16 has confirmed that the number of Indian soldiers martyred in the “violent face-off” with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on June 15 night is now 20. Many Indian soldiers are said to be in the custody of China and 4 are critically injured. Watch report.

India-China face-off: 4 Indian soldiers critically injured, 20 martyred confirms Indian Army

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement on Tuesday on the clash between Indian and Chinese armies at Galwan Valley

LAC Stand-off: 'China unilaterally tried to change the status quo' says MEA

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar over the recent developments in Eastern Ladakh on Tuesday.

China asks India to not take unilateral actions over violent stand-off at Galwan Valley

An Army officer and two jawans were killed during a "violent stand-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh on June 15. In a statement, the Indian Army said that the senior military officials of India and China are currently meeting to defuse the situation in the region

'Casualties suffered on both sides in violent face-off at Galwan valley' says Indian Army

Rajnath Singh Meets CDS, Service Chiefs, EAM over LAC developments

'In a major violent face-off between India and China at Galwan Valley, both the sides faced casualties' officially said by the Indian Army. There was no incident of firing took place at the ground zero also confirmed by the same sources. According to China 'Indian army invaded and crosses LAC twice yesterday and in retaliation Chinese PLA reacted'

'India crossed LAC twice on Monday, provoked & attacked Chinese personnel' says China

An Army officer and two jawans were killed during a "violent stand-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh on June 15. In a statement, the Indian Army said that the senior military officials of India and China are currently meeting to defuse the situation in the region. Watch report.

India China standoff: Indian Army's press conference at 2 PM

A Colonel-rank officer and two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley area of Ladakh on June 15 night. The face-off took place during efforts to de-escalate the prevailing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Watch report.

Breaking News: Violent face off at India-China border | 3 casualties on Indian side

Indian troops based in high altitude areas like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-how-brave-indian-soldiers-survive-in-siachen-worlds-highest-battlefield-271189">Siachen </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-how-brave-indian-soldiers-survive-in-siachen-worlds-highest-battlefield-271189">Ladakh </a>are facing critical shortages of high altitude clothing and equipment like snow goggles, boot, jackets and sleeping bags.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cag-refuses-to-share-rafale-audit-cites-breach-of-parliament-190479">Comptroller and Auditor General</a> (CAG) of India has pulled up the army for delays in the procurement saying the delay is forcing troops to use old and recycled versions of equipment endangering the lives of the soldiers.

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The report also says that there was an inadequate special ration for these soldiers which is affecting their calorie intake by 82 per cent.

According to the report, the troops who are deployed at high altitude guarding Indian borders are given old versions of face masks, jackets and sleeping bags.

Watch: WION's exclusive report on Siachen, the world's highest battlefield

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Last year, the ministry of defence had said budget constraints and a sudden increase in authorisation had led to deficiencies in procuring the&nbsp;items.

In a report tabled in both houses of Parliament, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cag-refuses-to-share-rafale-audit-cites-breach-of-parliament-190479">CAG</a> has also questioned the government for the “inordinate delay” in the establishment of the Indian National Defence University, which was recommended by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-145-days-mobile-internet-service-restored-in-kargil-270571">Kargil </a>review committee in 1999.

Indian troops based in high altitude areas like Siachen and Ladakh are facing critical shortages of high altitude clothing and equipment like snow goggles, boot, jackets and sleeping bags.

Indian troops based in high altitude areas like Siachen and Ladakh are facing critical shortages of high altitude clothing and equipment like snow goggles, boot, jackets and sleeping bags. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has pulled up the army for delays in the procurement saying the delay is forcing troops to use old and recycled versions of equipment endangering the lives of the soldiers. Also read: How brave Indian soldiers survive in Siachen world's highest battlefield The report also says that there was an inadequate special ration for these soldiers which is affecting their calorie intake by 82 per cent. According to the report, the troops who are deployed at high altitude guarding Indian borders are given old versions of face masks, jackets and sleeping bags. Watch: WION's exclusive report on Siachen, the world's highest battlefield Last year, the ministry of defence had said budget constraints and a sudden increase in authorisation had led to deficiencies in procuring the items. In a report tabled in both houses of Parliament, the CAG has also questioned the government for the “inordinate delay” in the establishment of the Indian National Defence University, which was recommended by the Kargil review committee in 1999.

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Indian troops based in high altitudes like Siachen and Ladakh are facing critical shortages of high altitude clothing and equipment like snow goggles, boots, jackets and sleeping bags. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has pulled down the army for delays in procurement. It said the delay in forcing troops to use old and recycled versions of equipment, endangering the lives of the soldiers.

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Pakistani troops on Thursday fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Indian soldiers to retaliate, an Army official said.

The Pakistani troops opened unprovoked firing at Indian posts in the Hajipeer area of the Uri sector in Baramulla district this morning, the official said.

He said Indian soldiers are retaliating the aggression from across the LoC effectively and in equal measure.

No casualties have been reported in the incident so far, &nbsp;he added.

The area had earlier also witnessed ceasefire violation between India and Pakistan. In October 2012, three civilians including a woman were killed in the incident of ceasefire violation. Two months ago, a lady was injured at Kamalkote village in a similar incident of ceasefire violation.

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No casualties have been reported in the incident so far

Pakistani troops on Thursday fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Indian soldiers to retaliate, an Army official said. The Pakistani troops opened unprovoked firing at Indian posts in the Hajipeer area of the Uri sector in Baramulla district this morning, the official said. He said Indian soldiers are retaliating the aggression from across the LoC effectively and in equal measure. No casualties have been reported in the incident so far, he added. The area had earlier also witnessed ceasefire violation between India and Pakistan. In October 2012, three civilians including a woman were killed in the incident of ceasefire violation. Two months ago, a lady was injured at Kamalkote village in a similar incident of ceasefire violation. (With inputs PTI)

Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Uri district

Prime Minister Modi today <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-dedicates-first-all-india-institute-of-ayurveda-to-country-22531">celebrated Diwali with Indian troops at a forward military </a>post along the Line of Control(LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Gurez sector.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/diwali-wagah-border-india-pak-troops-exchange-gifts-504">&quot;I have an </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/just-having-best-development-ideas-not-enough-prime-minister-modi-21272">opportunity to spend the festival of Diwali with you</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/diwali-wagah-border-india-pak-troops-exchange-gifts-504">.</a> The presence of brave soldiers at the border, on this festive occasion, lights the lamp of hope, and generates new energy among crores of Indians,&quot; the prime minister wrote in the visitors&#39; book.

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Modi arrived at Gurez on Thursday <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/india-celebrates-diwali-503">morning </a>in an unannounced visit with Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Northern Command chief Lt General Devraj Anbu and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu present during the celebrations along the LoC.

&quot;To accomplish the dream of &#39;New India&#39;, this is a golden opportunity for all of us to work together. The Army too is a part of it,&quot; the Indian Prime Minister said.

PM Modi offered sweets and exchanged greetings with the BSF soldiers at Gurez.

The PM said each Indian citizen must cultivate a new resolve as India celebrates its 75th independence in 2022, adding that he considers the Indian Army his family.

Modi encouraged the soldiers to practise yoga and said after leaving the armed forces they can become excellent yoga trainers.

Modi said the Centre was committed to the welfare armed forces pointing towards the implementation of One Rank, One Pension.

Earlier in the day, Modi greeted the nation on Twitter as he left for the border to celebrate the occasion with the Indian troops.

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PM Modi offered sweets and exchanged greetings with the BSF soldiers at Gurez.

Prime Minister Modi today celebrated Diwali with Indian troops at a forward military post along the Line of Control(LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector. "I have an opportunity to spend the festival of Diwali with you. The presence of brave soldiers at the border, on this festive occasion, lights the lamp of hope, and generates new energy among crores of Indians," the prime minister wrote in the visitors' book. × Modi arrived at Gurez on Thursday morning in an unannounced visit with Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Northern Command chief Lt General Devraj Anbu and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu present during the celebrations along the LoC. "To accomplish the dream of 'New India', this is a golden opportunity for all of us to work together. The Army too is a part of it," the Indian Prime Minister said. PM Modi offered sweets and exchanged greetings with the BSF soldiers at Gurez. The PM said each Indian citizen must cultivate a new resolve as India celebrates its 75th independence in 2022, adding that he considers the Indian Army his family. Modi encouraged the soldiers to practise yoga and said after leaving the armed forces they can become excellent yoga trainers. Modi said the Centre was committed to the welfare armed forces pointing towards the implementation of One Rank, One Pension. Earlier in the day, Modi greeted the nation on Twitter as he left for the border to celebrate the occasion with the Indian troops. ??????? ?? ???? ???? ?? ??? ?????????? ?? ??????? ??????????? #HappyDiwali to everyone! — Narendra Modi PM (@Narendramodi_PM) October 19, 2017 × #WATCH: PM Narendra Modi celebrate #Diwali with jawans in Gurez Valley, near LoC, in J&K pic.twitter.com/gu2HxLRtq0 — ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2017 ×

Watch: Presence of brave soldiers at the border lights the lamp of hope, says PM Modi at LoC

India on Wednesday said it has credible incriminating evidence to show that Pakistani forces crossed across the Line of Control (the de facto border separating the two nations) to kill and mutilate two Indian soldiers.

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said cover fire was provided to those who killed and mutilated the bodies of the two soldiers and Pakistan helped perpetrators escape.

&quot;The fact that cover firing was provided to those who carried out this act..... They are helped to escape, in such a heavily guarded border where posts are within few meters of each other, this cannot happen without the protection or the participation or the actual indulgence of the army,&quot; the defence&nbsp;minister said.

&quot;The denial itself carries no credibility because the entire gamut of circumstances clearly indicates that this barbaric act of first killing two of our soldiers and then mutilating their bodies has been carried out with the active participation of the (Pakistani) army,&quot; he said.

Arun Jaitley said such an act cannot be carried out without the &quot;protection, participation or the actual indulgence&quot; of the army. 
 
Replying to a question on India&#39;s possible response to Pakistan&#39;s action, Jaitley said, &quot;Have faith in your army&quot;.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Gopal Baglay said, &quot;The Indian side has sufficient evidence that this act was committed by personnel of the Pakistan Army who crossed the Line of Control in the Krishna Ghati sector. The government also demanded that Pakistan take immediate action against its soldiers and commanders responsible for this heinous act.&rsquo;

When questioned about the veracity of the evidence collected by India, Baglay said: &quot;Blood samples of the Indian soldiers that have been collected and the trail of blood on Roza Nala clearly shows that the killers returned across the LoC. Those who came from across the Line of Control did not come from Pakistan, they came from PoK, and secondly, it is obvious that they returned to where they came from, the trail of blood is of Pakistanis who came from across the border. In this case, it is the personnel.&quot;

This morning, New Delhi summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit, and lodged a protest against the killing and mutilation of Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir.

&quot;Foreign Secretary summoned Pakistan High Commissioner, conveyed India&#39;s outrage, demands action against Pakistan soldiers and commanders responsible,&quot; Baglay tweeteed.

Basit was summoned by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to convey India&#39;s &quot;outrage at the killing and the barbaric act of mutilation of the bodies of two Indian soldiers on May one, 2017 by Pakistani army personnel,&quot; an external affairs ministry statement said.

&quot;It was significant that the attack was preceded by covering fire from Pakistani posts in Battal sector (in vicinity of village Battal). Blood samples of the Indian soldiers that have been collected and the trail of blood on Roza Nala clearly shows that the killers returned across the Line of Control,&quot; it said.

Pakistan denies &#39;unprovoked&#39; attack

The Pakistan Army has denied India&#39;s charge of mutilating two of the latter&#39;s soldiers and described itself as a highly professional force that never disrespects any soldier.

&quot;Pakistan Army did not commit any ceasefire violation on the LoC or a BAT action in the Buttal sector (Indian Krishna Ghati Sector) as alleged by India. Indian blame of mutilating Indian soldiers&#39; bodies is also false,&quot; the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR) said in a statement.

The Indian Army in its statement said, &lsquo;Pakistan Army carried out unprovoked Rocket and Mortar firing on two forward posts on the line of control in Krishna Ghati Sector. Simultaneously, a BAT action was launched on a patrol operating in between the two posts. In an unsoldierly act by the Pak Army the bodies of two of our soldiers in the patrol were mutilated. Such despicable act of Pakistan Army will be appropriately responded.&quot;

Naib Subedar Paramjeet Singh and BSF Head Constable Prem Singh were slain by Pakistan Border Action Team (BAT) after sneaking 250 metres into Indian territory in Poonch of J&amp;K on May 1.

Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen A K Bhatt had yesterday conveyed to his Pakistan counterpart that such a &quot;dastardly and inhuman act&quot; was beyond any norms of civility and merits unequivocal condemnation and response.

(PTI)

India has blamed Pakistan for killing two of its soldiers, a claim that has been denied by Islamabad

India on Wednesday said it has credible incriminating evidence to show that Pakistani forces crossed across the Line of Control (the de facto border separating the two nations) to kill and mutilate two Indian soldiers. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said cover fire was provided to those who killed and mutilated the bodies of the two soldiers and Pakistan helped perpetrators escape. "The fact that cover firing was provided to those who carried out this act..... They are helped to escape, in such a heavily guarded border where posts are within few meters of each other, this cannot happen without the protection or the participation or the actual indulgence of the army," the defence minister said. "The denial itself carries no credibility because the entire gamut of circumstances clearly indicates that this barbaric act of first killing two of our soldiers and then mutilating their bodies has been carried out with the active participation of the (Pakistani) army," he said. Arun Jaitley said such an act cannot be carried out without the "protection, participation or the actual indulgence" of the army. Replying to a question on India's possible response to Pakistan's action, Jaitley said, "Have faith in your army". Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Gopal Baglay said, "The Indian side has sufficient evidence that this act was committed by personnel of the Pakistan Army who crossed the Line of Control in the Krishna Ghati sector. The government also demanded that Pakistan take immediate action against its soldiers and commanders responsible for this heinous act.’ When questioned about the veracity of the evidence collected by India, Baglay said: "Blood samples of the Indian soldiers that have been collected and the trail of blood on Roza Nala clearly shows that the killers returned across the LoC. Those who came from across the Line of Control did not come from Pakistan, they came from PoK, and secondly, it is obvious that they returned to where they came from, the trail of blood is of Pakistanis who came from across the border. In this case, it is the personnel." This morning, New Delhi summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit, and lodged a protest against the killing and mutilation of Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir. "Foreign Secretary summoned Pakistan High Commissioner, conveyed India's outrage, demands action against Pakistan soldiers and commanders responsible," Baglay tweeteed. Basit was summoned by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to convey India's "outrage at the killing and the barbaric act of mutilation of the bodies of two Indian soldiers on May one, 2017 by Pakistani army personnel," an external affairs ministry statement said. "It was significant that the attack was preceded by covering fire from Pakistani posts in Battal sector (in vicinity of village Battal). Blood samples of the Indian soldiers that have been collected and the trail of blood on Roza Nala clearly shows that the killers returned across the Line of Control," it said. Pakistan denies 'unprovoked' attack The Pakistan Army has denied India's charge of mutilating two of the latter's soldiers and described itself as a highly professional force that never disrespects any soldier. "Pakistan Army did not commit any ceasefire violation on the LoC or a BAT action in the Buttal sector (Indian Krishna Ghati Sector) as alleged by India. Indian blame of mutilating Indian soldiers' bodies is also false," the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR) said in a statement. The Indian Army in its statement said, ‘Pakistan Army carried out unprovoked Rocket and Mortar firing on two forward posts on the line of control in Krishna Ghati Sector. Simultaneously, a BAT action was launched on a patrol operating in between the two posts. In an unsoldierly act by the Pak Army the bodies of two of our soldiers in the patrol were mutilated. Such despicable act of Pakistan Army will be appropriately responded." Naib Subedar Paramjeet Singh and BSF Head Constable Prem Singh were slain by Pakistan Border Action Team (BAT) after sneaking 250 metres into Indian territory in Poonch of J&K on May 1. Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen A K Bhatt had yesterday conveyed to his Pakistan counterpart that such a "dastardly and inhuman act" was beyond any norms of civility and merits unequivocal condemnation and response. (PTI)

'Sufficient evidence' Pakistan decapitated soldiers: India

Three soldiers were killed and at least two wounded when militants opened fire at an army convoy in the restive state state of India&#39;s Kashmir on Saturday.

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The attack occurred at&nbsp;Pampore in Pulwama district this afternoon, Indian police said.

Security forces have sealed off the adjoining residential area and are currently sweeping the place to track the ultras.

The attackers came on a motorcycle and fled after the attack.

&ldquo;Terrorists attacked, security forces retaliated. Public was present so we couldn&rsquo;t fire openly but terrorists were forced to run away,&rdquo; said IG (Operations) CRPF, The Indian Express reported.

&quot;A bad year in terms of security force casualties just got worse,&quot; former chief minister of the state Omar Abdullah tweeted.&nbsp;

Pampore has been at the centre of several such attacks in recent weeks, especially after India said it conducted surgical strikes to eliminate terror launchpads in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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A search operation is under way to nab the militants in Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said

Three soldiers were killed and at least two wounded when militants opened fire at an army convoy in the restive state state of India's Kashmir on Saturday. Terrorists attacked an army convoy in Pampore, Pulwama district (J&K); Search operation underway. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/AF05dq7RuK — ANI (@ANI_news) 17 December 2016 × The attack occurred at Pampore in Pulwama district this afternoon, Indian police said. Security forces have sealed off the adjoining residential area and are currently sweeping the place to track the ultras. The attackers came on a motorcycle and fled after the attack. “Terrorists attacked, security forces retaliated. Public was present so we couldn’t fire openly but terrorists were forced to run away,” said IG (Operations) CRPF, The Indian Express reported. "A bad year in terms of security force casualties just got worse," former chief minister of the state Omar Abdullah tweeted. Pampore has been at the centre of several such attacks in recent weeks, especially after India said it conducted surgical strikes to eliminate terror launchpads in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. (WION)

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