India and China say they have made progress disengaging frontline troops from a months-long standoff along a disputed part of their border where a brawl in June left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
In this handout photo provided by the Press Information Bureau, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with soldiers during a visit to the Ladakh area, India, Friday, July 3, 2020. NEW DELHI -- India and China said Monday that they had made progress disengaging frontline troops from a months-long standoff along a disputed part of their border where a brawl in June left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
An Indian Defence Ministry official told The Associated Press that Chinese troops were observed "removing tents and structures" near the Galwan Valley along the disputed border. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak to reporters. Soldiers fought in hand-to-hand combat with fists and clubs, but not with firearms, deferring to an agreement not to use them. India said 20 of its soldiers were killed, as were Chinese soldiers. Chinese officials have not confirmed any casualties.
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