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Amidst the deadly and devastating second Corona wave, India is abuzz with a conspiracy theory suggesting a hidden Chinese hand behind the 2nd Covid wave to avenge its embarrassment in Himalayan heights resulting from the nine-month-long stand-off with India. .
Background
Modi’s government known for its assertive and tough approach in dealing with national security threats gave a befitting reply to Chinese incursions in Ladakh (April 2020). The stand-off turned violent in June 2020 when PLA killed 20 soldiers of the Indian patrolling party with clubs and iron rods. In return, Indians killed nearly 45 (120 according to western sources) Chinese soldiers. In September 2020, India occupied strategic Kailash heights.