Chinese intrusion in Bhutan
http://www.timesnow.tv/NewsDtls.aspx?NewsID=3368 After the Indian army refuted reports of incursions by China into Indian territory, sources indicate that China is forcing its way into Bhutan. With senior UPA leaders scheduled to visit China later this year, the controversy couldn't have been more ill timed for the government. It's a territorial intrusion by the dragon that finally has compelled the Indian government to sit up and take notice. The intrusion in to Bhutan, on India's border have huge security implications. Government sources have told TIMEs now that the government is extremely worried about these intrusions. The Indian government will now take up the matter with the Bhutanese authorities and with the Chinese government as well. The latest reports of intrusion in Bhutan come after the government denied earlier reports of similar intrusions into the Indian territory. According to media reports, Chinese troops also intruded into the Indian part of Pangong. China is still holding onto the Aksaichin area in Ladakh, since 1962 and claims all of Arunachal Pradesh as its own. Reports also suggest that there may be thousands of Chinese troops gathering at the Tawng border area. The government has steadfastly denied all reports of intrusions in to India. Off the record, all that the government officials are willing to talk about is a difference in perception about the border on both sides. General Deepak Kapoor, army chief says, Our perceptions of what the border is are different. According to our perceptions they have crossed into India often, that is because the old MacMahon line was drawn on a one inch to ten mile map. The Chinese had also objected to an Indian bunker in the east but it was sorted out after a flag meeting between army officers of both countries but the latest reports about intrusions into Bhutan are hugely worrying particularly with the Prime Minister expected to visit China later this year.
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