"Bereft Of Facts": Army Slams Reports Of Deadlock Over Patrolling In Ladakh

The Army said no roadblocks or objections have been faced from either side in the disengagement process and patrolling in Depsang and Demchok.

Dismissing reports that military talks between India and China on the modalities of patrols have reached a deadlock in eastern Ladakh's Depsang, the Indian Army has said no roadblocks or objections have been faced and termed the articles "speculative and bereft of facts".  Certain Media Articles on 06-07 November 2024 have speculated about roadblocks/objections in the disengagement process consequent to the consensus between the Indian and Chinese sides on 21 October 24. It is unambiguously stated that the disengagement at Depsang and Demchok has… pic.twitter.com/SHxT8Mvmf2

In a post on X on Thursday, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information of the Army said some reports on Wednesday and Thursday had speculated about roadblocks in the disengagement process in Depsang and Demchok after an agreement between India and China last month.

"It is unambiguously stated that the disengagement at Depsang and Demchok has been completed and implementation of consensus, as agreed to, is being undertaken in a planned manner that includes resumption of patrolling to traditional patrolling areas. There are no roadblocks/objections from either side that have been faced in this process," the Army said.