Chinese soldier apprehended by Army in Demchok in Ladakh; to be returned

Tribune News Service
New Delhi, October 19 

A soldier of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) soldier identified as Corporal Wang Ya Long was apprehended by the Indian Army on Monday morning. 

The soldier had strayed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh.

The PLA trooper has been provided medical assistance including oxygen, food and warm clothes to protect him from the vagaries of extreme altitude and harsh climatic conditions. 

A request has also been received from the PLA about the whereabouts of the missing soldier. 

As per established protocols, he will be returned back to Chinese officials at the Chushul – Moldo meeting point after completion of formalities, the Indian Amry said.

Both Indian and Chinese armies have deployed over 50,000 troops each along the LAC in eastern Ladakh including in the Demchok sector following the escalation of the five-month-long military standoff that began in early May.

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