China Releases 21-Yr-Old Indian Man Abducted at McMahon Line

A 21-year-old Indian man from Arunachal Pradesh who was allegedly "abducted" by the Chinese Army near the McMohan Line on March 19, has been released after the Indian Army had opened a channel of communication  with their Chinese counterparts. The Indian national was allegedly abducted from the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, a defence spokesperson said.

Togley Singkam, who was handed over to the Indian Army personnel guarding the border, was immediately put into quarantine amid fear of coronavirus infection, Defence PRO Lt Col P Khongsai said.

When the incident came to light, the Indian Army swung into action and approached the Chinese side utilising the established border management mechanism.