Hot springs and Gogra post
Date: 20 April 2021 Tags: MiscellaneousIssue
China has refused to accept a ceasefire deal at Patrolling Point 15 (PP15) in Hot Springs, and PP17A near Gogra Post.
Background
India has been trying to de-escalate tensions with China in friction points. However, China has been reluctant to accept new deal.
Details
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China had diverted its troops from Tibetan plateau to Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This had given rise to a standoff.
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Other friction points included Galwan Valley and the north bank of Pangong Tso. Troops of China had crossed LAC to enter Indian Territory.
Location
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Both Hot springs and Gogra post are located near the Chang Chenmo river in the Galwan sub-sector of the LAC in eastern Ladakh.
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Hot springs is located north of the Chang Chenmo river. Gogra post is east of the point where the river takes a hairpin bend.
Significance of the region
The area lies near to Kongka Pass, which China considers as the international boundary between India and itself.
Patrol points
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Indian army has been given certain areas that have to be patrolled by its troops in order to keep them under control.
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These points are known as patrolling points, or PPs, and are recommended by the China Study Group (CSG). China Study Group is the highest decision-making body on China.
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This is a significant exercise to ascertain India’s hold over the areas as the boundary between India and China is not officially decided.