India, China Expected To Complete Disengagement of Troops By Oct 28-29
India and China have initiated the disengagement of troops at two key friction
points, Demchok and Depsang Plains, in eastern Ladakh. This process is
expected to be completed by October 28-29, 2024. The disengagement follows an
agreement that allows both nations to revert to their positions prior to April
2020, marking a significant step in easing tensions that have persisted since
the 2020 standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The agreement specifically pertains to these two locations and does not extend
to other friction zones along the LAC. Defence Minister emphasized that this
consensus was reached through ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues,
highlighting the importance of continuous engagement in resolving border
issues.
Key Details of The Disengagement Process
The disengagement will specifically apply to the Depsang and Demchok areas,
which are the last remaining friction points from the 2020 standoff. Other
friction zones are not included in this agreement.
Both countries will pull back their troops to positions held before April
2020, restoring the status quo ante. They will also dismantle temporary
infrastructure, including tents and sheds, established during the standoff.
Following the completion of disengagement, patrolling is set to resume in
these areas around October 30-31. Each side has identified specific troop
strengths for patrols and agreed to inform each other of patrol schedules to
avoid miscommunication.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Friction Points | Demchok and Depsang Plains |
| Completion Date | Expected by October 28-29, 2024 |
| Troop Positions | Troops will return to pre-April 2020 positions |
| Patrolling Rights | Resumption of traditional patrolling in areas previously patrolled before April 2020 |
| Infrastructure Removal | All temporary structures (sheds, tents) will be dismantled |
| Communication | Regular meetings between ground commanders will continue to prevent miscommunication |
| Surveillance | Both sides will maintain surveillance over the disengaged areas |
The agreement comes after extensive negotiations at both diplomatic and
military levels, including a recent endorsement from Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the
BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The discussions aimed to restore peace and
stability along the border, which saw significant deterioration following
clashes that resulted in casualties on both sides.
This disengagement marks a critical step in thawing relations between India
and China after years of military tension in eastern Ladakh.
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