Indian army and Chinese army have ceased forward deployments in the Gogra area. All infrastructure and temporary structures built there have been dismantled and both sides have moved back troops to their permanent bases. The disengagement was carried out over Wednesday and Thursday, the Army said.
As per the ET report, plans to disengage at Patrolling Point 17A were decided and finalised during the last round of Corps Commander talks on July 31, marking another easing of tensions since February, when the Pangong Tso area was emptied.
“Both sides agreed on disengagement in the area of Gogra. The troops in this area have been in a face-off situation since May last year. As per the agreement, both sides have ceased forward deployments in this area in a phased, coordinated and verified manner,” the Army said.
It further added that agreement between both sides ensures that the Line of Actual Control in Gogra will be strictly observed and respected, and there is no unilateral modification in the status quo.
The Army also said that both sides have resolved to take talks forward and resolve remaining issues on the border as well. Both sides have ensured commitment to the dialogues and finding a solution to the remaining issues along the LAC in the Western Sector.
