: China builds bridge across Pangong Tso lake – a key flashpoint in East Ladakh, say reports #IndiaNEWS China is constructing a bridge across East Ladakh’s Pangong Tso which would potentially allow

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China builds bridge across Pangong Tso lake – a key flashpoint in East Ladakh, say reports #IndiaNEWS
China is constructing a bridge across East Ladakh’s Pangong Tso which would potentially allow its People’s Liberation Army to deploy troops faster between the north and south banks of the lake, reports said on Tuesday, citing satellite images from the region.One-third of the nearly 160 kilometres-long lake lies in India, other two-thirds in China. It was one of the prominent flashpoints when border tensions between the two countries flared up in June 2020. In February 2021, Indian and Chinese armies agreed to pull back troops from the north and south banks of the lake.The new bridge is being constructed more than 20 kilometres east of Finger 8 on the lake’s north bank, The Indian Express reported, citing unidentified sources. India claims the Line of Actual Control to be at Finger 8, while China claims it at Finger 4.China is reportedly building the bridge near Khurnak Fort, situated near halfway mark of the lake. Media reports of #PangongTso allege a new bridge is under construction connecting the north & south bank of the lake, in turn enhancing road connectivity for #Chinas troops in the area, GEOINT of the area identifies the location & progress of the alleged structure t.co/b9budT3DZZ pic.twitter.com/IdBl5rkDhR— Damien Symon (@detresfa_) January 3, 2022 During the standoff at Pangong Tso last year, Chinese troops had reportedly entered...Read more

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