India-China Border Tensions Ease: Troops Resume Patrolling in Demchok, Signaling De-escalation

India and China have taken significant steps towards de-escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Indian troops have resumed patrolling in the Demchok sector, marking a return to pre-April 2020 levels. This move follows a recent agreement between the two nations aimed at resolving the long-standing border dispute. The development signals a thaw in bilateral relations, further reinforced by the traditional Diwali exchange of sweets between Indian and Chinese troops at various border points.

India-China Disengagement Agreement: Troops to Withdraw from Demchok and Depsang Plains by October 29

India and China are on track to complete the disengagement of troops at the Demchok and Depsang Plains in Ladakh by October 29, marking a significant step towards easing tensions in the region. The agreement, reached after extensive negotiations, involves the withdrawal of forces from both sides and the resumption of pre-April 2020 patrolling patterns. This development is a crucial breakthrough in resolving the protracted standoff that began in 2020.

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