China has brought in several constructions equipment and hundreds of soldiers at the Galwan Valley. This was confirmed through satellite images and ground reports. It is being analysed as a deceptive move by the Chinese military.
Media reports suggest that China is not looking to disengage, border talks which took place on Wednesday on the Major-General-level to seek resolution seem to have failed, and the situation at the borders remains to be tense.
Despite concluding wherein it was decided by both the countries to step a kilometre back and create a temporary no-man's land, it is clearly not being followed by the Chinese military. In fact, they are bringing in several troops and continue to deploy them into the Indian region close to Patrol Point 14, informed sources.
According to Satellite imagery expert Col Vinayak Bhat (retd), satellite images from Tuesday reveal that heavy construction equipment, tents, and transport troops have been deployed at the valley. The images also reveal that build-up has increased in the past couple of days, while at least one arms brigade has been sent along the lines of the river.
ET reports that the Chinese troops may be planning to cover the whole Galwan region, and they have already invaded up to 3 km. The invasion is a possible threat to Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road. Meanwhile, Col Vinayak Bhat believes the Chinese military might dominate Galwan Valley and Shyok River, which is along the Indian roads.
The Gogra post is also under surveillance as the Chinese troops have intruded up to 2 km. As many as 12 guns have been deployed at the border site.
Another area under Chinese artillery is the Finger area along Pangong Tso lake and the Depsang plains. Sources say several PLA troops have been deployed with great strength at the site.
It is believed that Chinese troops are ready with heavy rifles to possibly attack the Indian borders.
