PM Modi visits Leh weeks after violent face-off between India-China in Galwan
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PM Modi visits Leh weeks after violent face-off between India-China in Galwan

The Prime Minister is at one of the forward locations in Nimu, interacting with personnel of the Army, Air Force and ITBP.

   
PM Narendra Modi in Ladakh with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief MM Naravane | ANI

A file photo of PM Narendra Modi in Ladakh with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief MM Naravane | ANI

New Delhi: Days after a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in East Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reached Leh with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat.

Modi reached Leh around 9.30 am, sources said.

The prime minister is presently at one of the forward locations in Nimu and is interacting with personnel of the Army, Air Force and ITBP, official sources said.

Located at 11,000 feet, Nimu is among the toughest terrains, on the banks of river Indus and surrounded by the Zanskar range.


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