Leh (Ladakh): Chinese troops deployed along the LAC in Ladakh's Galwan valley moved back with their tents and vehicles by one to two kilometres as agreed upon at Corps Commander level talks, informed Indian Army Sources.
Similar movements have been observed at the Ghoghra Host Spring area, the sources added.
This has been observed as the first sign of disengagement of troops from the area, that begun as a result of intense diplomatic, military engagement & contacts in the past 48 hours.
However, heavily armoured vehicles have been reported to be still present at in-depth areas in Galwan river area.
The Indian army has been monitoring the situation with caution.
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The military commanders from both sides held three rounds of military talks and had agreed to disengage at multiple locations. India had asked the Chinese side to return to pre-May 4 military positions along the LAC.
The Chinese side had not given any response to the specific Indian proposal and not even shown intent on the ground to withdraw troops from rear positions where they had amassed over 10,000 troops.
India and China have been involved in talks to ease the ongoing border tensions since last month.
The Chinese buildup had started around May 4 almost two months ago when they marched along the LAC to multiple points including the Finger area, Galwan valley, DBO sector, PP-15, Hot Springs and Ghoghra.
The tension escalated manifold after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a violent clash in Galwan Valley on June 15.
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