Ladakh: Indian Navy in a major boost for patrolling the Pangong Tso Lake, is sending a dozen high-powered, bigger capacity and top of the line surveillance equipped steel boats to Ladakh. The move also comes to equalise the heavier Type 928 B vessels of the Chinese Army lake fleet.
The decision to send steel hulled boats was taken by the tri-services this week. The Navy has been asked to transport the vessels through C-17 heavy lift transporters to Leh on a priority basis.
Although China is talking peace and disengagement in the East Ladakh, it is evident from the movements of PLA that they have no intention to step back and restore status quo ante. The amassing of troops in the Galwan sector, the building of road at Gogra point, the upgradations of communications at Hot Springs and the massive infra push at the Pangong Tso all shows PLA’s intention.
However, the Modi government has given all freedom to Indian military to deal with any kind of Chinese provocation.
(Inputs from HT)
