Black tarpaulin seen near Galvan river in satellite photos, 16 chinese camps seen near LAC

It is clear from these satellite photos that China has not removed its occupation from this area.

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New Delhi: In the wake of the ongoing standoff with China in the Galvan Valley in eastern Ladakh, Govt. has found black tarpaulins near the embankment of the Galvan River in satellite images. It is believed that this shows the presence of the Chinese Army near the Line of Actual Control in this area. The satellite images reveal the presence of at least 16 camps of the People's Liberation Army of China in this 9 km long sector of LAC.It is clear from these satellite photos that China has not removed its occupation from this area. Rather, the strength of the army has continued to be maintained in the area and on a large scale. Which is a direct threat to the Indian Army present in Indian territory in LAC.

On 22 June, after the talks between the two countries at the level of Lieutenant General, there were reports that both India and China have agreed to reduce tension in all disputed areas in Ladakh region. But satellite images obtained from Planet Labs between June 25 and June 26 point to the Chinese military gathering for an important position near the Line of Actual Control.On June 15, 20 Indian soldiers, including a colonel, were killed in a clash with a large Chinese army. The Indian Army believes that 45 Chinese soldiers were also killed in the skirmish. It was told that the Chinese Army officials had informed the Indian Army that one of their colonels had also been killed in this battle.

On June 15, 20 Indian soldiers, including a colonel, were killed in a clash with a large Chinese army. The Indian Army believes that 45 Chinese soldiers were also killed in the skirmish. It was told that the Chinese Army officials had informed the Indian Army that one of their colonels had also been killed in this battle.New photos on 25 June also show the Galavan River, showing the apparent damage of a stone wall (Sangar) built by Indian forces across the Galvan River. No camp of Indian Army is being shown in this report.

It is believed that Chinese incursion into Galvan is linked to Beijing's concerns over the construction of this highway, which gives Indian forces all-weather access to the region. The highway is a major strategic gateway at Karakoram Pass, from where Indian Army soldiers can monitor the Chinese situation inside Aksai Chin. The road also passes through the Indian Air Force air route to Daulat Beg Oldi,
Where transport aircraft fly with soldiers for equipment and supplies. Without a new road, there was only one way to reach Daulat Beg Oldi and other areas in the north sector which are closed by heavy snow during the winter in high altitude areas.

These new pictures of June 25 and 26 point to Chinese mobilization and construction to this extent for the first time. According to the satellite imagery experts NDTV is in contact with, LAC has more than 16 Chinese army camps in 9 km area along with hundreds of trucks, off-road vehicles and heavy machinery like bulldozers and JCB.