The Security forces personnel in Jammu and Kashmir has increased patrolling along the India-Pakistan International border in Samba following the India-China face-off in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has also increased vigil along the Indo-Pak international border in Samba.
A soldier told that they are prepared for the enemy coming from across the border in any weather and time. "Whatever the weather, we are prepared for the enemy coming from across the border in any weather and time," said a jawan.
The Indian Army said troops from the two sides clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector and the face-off led to "minor injuries" to a few personnel from both sides".
The face-off took place amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Tuesday that the Indian troops bravely thwarted the attempt by the Chinese PLA to "unilaterally" change the status in Yangtse area of the Tawang sector and there were no fatalities or serious casualties to the Indian troops in the scuffle.
"On December 9, PLA troops tried to transgress the LAC in the Yangtse area of Tawang Sector and unilaterally change the status quo. The Chinese attempt was contested by our troops in a firm and resolute manner," Singh said.
"The ensuing face-off led to a physical scuffle in which the Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from transgressing into our territory and compelled them to return to their posts," he said.
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