India-China Tawang clash: Arunachal MP comments on latest border face-off between Armies

BJP Parliamentarian from Arunachal East commented on the recent clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Tawang sector.

Member of Parliament Tapir Gao said, "Repeated incidents at McMahon Line are bad for India-China relations."

The Lok Sabha member added, "We want peace, but we won't take violence silently. We will respond in kind."

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The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.

"On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own (Indian) troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides," the Indian Army said in a statement.

"Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow up of the incident, own (Indian) commander in the area held a flag meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity," it said.

(With PTI inputs)