Troops reinforced in Ladakh after face-off with China

New Delhi: Ladakh is being closely monitored and Indian troops are being reinforced along the border with reports of China pitching tents near river Galwan -- a 1962 flashpoint that has seen aggression in recent days -- and increasing construction activities.

Reports reaching New Delhi indicate that China is increasing its presence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between the two, which has compelled India to fortify its strength, according to NDTV report.

"We are also compelled to increase our presence along that area as in last few days numbers of soldiers across the LAC have increased," a senior functionary in Government of India said.

The officer said though the area had a history of face offs, worryingly for the establishment, this time it has gone beyond a week. "It is normal but as it has gone well beyond a week, we are also reinforcing ourselves," he said.

Reports reaching Delhi indicate that the Chinese have set up tents near the river Galwan, where Chinese troops in 1962 surrounded an Indian army post, escalating tension and setting up one of the triggers of the Indo-China war.