Corps commanders signed an agreement on 21 October to pull back troops from eastern Ladakh’s two face-off points, following efforts on diplomatic front to ease tensions along LAC.
Immediate withdrawal of troops deployed along LAC unlikely, it is learnt. Thaw in ties could also set stage for Modi-Xi meet on sidelines of BRICS summit in Russia later this week.
Commanders have instructions to ease tensions through confidence-building measures such as pulling back troops & equipment and joint verification of positions held, it is learnt.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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