revised lead boxes

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Face-offs this month

May 5-6, Eastern Ladakh

*250 Chinese, Indian soldiers engaged in violent face-off on May 5 evening north of Pangong Tso which spilled over to the next day. Two sides agreed to “physically disengage” after a local commander-level meet.

May 9, Sikkim

* 150 Indian, Chinese military personnel engaged in face-off near Naku La. 10 soldiers from both sides injured.

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China irked by infra projects

China has been peeved about India laying a key road in finger area of Pangong Tso region and another road connecting the Darbuk-Shayok-Daulat Baig Oldie road along Galwan valley.

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India denies trespassing

*Refutes China’s contention that tension triggered due to trespassing by its forces; says Chinese troops hindering its normal patrolling

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Increased patrolling

*Since the face-offs, China increased its strength in Pangong Tso, Galwan valley, Demchok and Daulat Baig Oldie.

* India Army too carrying out patrolling in region.

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Doklam stand-off lasted 73 days

* India, China were engaged in 73-day stand-off in Doklam in 2017, triggering fears of a war

*The LAC covers 3,488-km-long. China claims Arunachal as part of southern Tibet, India contests it.