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In a first, China reveals 4 soldiers killed in Galwan valley clash with India
While India had said 20 of its soldiers were martyred in the clash, China had acknowledged casualties but had not disclosed details. File photo
Updated: Feb 19, 2021, 09:08 AM IST
For the first time, China on Friday honoured its four soldiers killed who during clashes with Indian Army troops at Galwan Valley In June 2020, Chinese state media said.
Chen Hongjun, Chen Xiangrong, Xiao Siyuan and Wang Zhuoran died during what Chinese state media described as a fierce struggle against foreign troops that violated an agreement and crossed into the Chinese side.
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In a first, China reveals names of PLA troops killed in Galwan clash
China has officially confirmed that Peopleâs Liberation Army (PLA) troops were killed in clash with Indian soldiers in Galwan valley of Ladakh last year. According to a Global Times report, five frontier officers and soldiers stationed in the Karakoram Mountains were killed in the June 2020 clash.Â
The report said that they have been recognised by the Central Military Commission of China (CMC) for defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity . Chinese top military body Central Military Commission awarded Qi Fabao, the regimental commander from the PLA Xinjiang Military Command, the title of Hero regimental commander for defending the border, Chen Hongjun with Hero to defend the border, and awarded first-class merit to Chen Xiangrong, Xiao Siyuan and Wang Zhuoran.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) For the first time, China on Friday honoured its four Peoples Liberation Army soldiers killed and one injured during clashes with Indian Army troops at Galwan Valley, Chinese state media said.