> the two countries have mutually agreed not to use firearms
The Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement from 1993 is over now after the intial clash on the confluence of Shyok and Galwan River, leaving casualties on both sides.
Indian and Chinese soldiers now patrol armed again.
After that initial clash, several additional clashes started, both India and China began mobilizing, and India considered launching artillery strikes on Chinese positions.
Read the article - it's written by the General Naravane, who was commanding the Indian Army at the time.
The Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement from 1993 is over now after the intial clash on the confluence of Shyok and Galwan River, leaving casualties on both sides.
Indian and Chinese soldiers now patrol armed again.
After that initial clash, several additional clashes started, both India and China began mobilizing, and India considered launching artillery strikes on Chinese positions.
Read the article - it's written by the General Naravane, who was commanding the Indian Army at the time.