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Troops engaged in stand-offs with Chinese for 17-20 hrs at times: ITBP
short by Arshiya Chopra / on Friday, 14 August, 2020
Recommending the names of 21 soldiers who faced the Chinese during face-offs and skirmishes in May-June this year for gallantry award, ITBP said, "At places, [ITBP] gave a determined stand-off for about 17-20 hours throughout." "ITBP troops not only effectively used shield to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to PLA advancing troops and brought situation under control," it added.