Line of Actual Control

The Air Force also carries routine sorties using An-32 aircraft to provide relief and supplies to the troops stationed nearby. The outpost is strategically important as it helps Indian Armed Forces to keep a check on Chinese troops that patrol along the Line of Actual Control.

Tensions have been rife along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between Indian and China.

Chinese government mouthpiece Global Times says linking the evacuation of citizens to the border standoff at Ladakh will lead to 'domestic hostility' towards China, calls media reports 'far-fetched and misguided'.

This comes days after Chinese People's Liberation Army troops resorted to aggression against the Indian troops along the LAC in North Sikkim injuring soldiers on both sides

The aggressive confrontation by the Chinese forces occurred near the Naku La pass, which is at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres.

Addressing the reports of Chinese intrusion on the Line of Actual (LAC) last week, General Rawat clarified said that had been no Chinese intrusion.

Both India and China are strengthening their respective positions by reportedly deploying around 3,000 troops each.