India-China disengagement begins at Depsang and Demchok

The disengagement will be applicable only for Depsang and Demchok and not for other friction points. Both the sides will fall back to positions they held before April 2020 and will patrol areas where they did till that date. Official sources told HT that the regular ground commanders meetings will continue to be held.

According to official sources, a particular strength of troops in patrols has been identified and both sides have informed each other when the patrol is going to take place to avoid any miscommunication. All temporary infrastructure like sheds or tents and troops will be removed.

Both the Indian and Chinese PLA will have surveillance over the area. The patrolling points in Depsang and Demchok will be the ones where Indian forces had been patrolling pre-April 2020.