China's intent has been to keep boundary issue alive, says Army chief

He told a group of journalists that Indian troops continue to hold 'important positions' along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and that the Army has a 'robust posture' to confront any situation

The basic issue with China remains the resolution of the boundary question but Beijing's intent has been to keep it “alive”, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Monday, asserting that Indian troops are adequately deployed to deal with any situation along the frontier.

Gen Pande said the Army's aim is to restore the status quo ante prior to April 2020 and that guidance has been given to the troops deployed along the border to remain firm and resolute in their tasks.

The Army chief told a group of journalists that Indian troops continue to hold “important positions” along the Line of