The photos show Chinese troops withdrawing partially from the heavily contested Finger 4 area along the Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh.
The latest satellite photos, accessed by Zee Media, have shown Chinese troops withdrawing partially from the heavily contested Finger 4 area along the Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh. The photos show that Chinese structures, tents, and sheds have reduced from what was present earlier, shedding light on the disengagement process along the border.
1. Partial withdrawal
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Chinese equipment, boats and armoured vehicles that were present in the area earlier are not present to the same measure anymore. Even there are no signs of the construction materials that were present here.
2. Complete disengagement far from over
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However, experts have advised a high level of alertness as the complete disengagement process is far from over. On Friday, the two countries held another round of diplomatic talks to review the situation in border areas including the progress made in the disengagement progress. Another round of meetings between senior commanders of the two armies will be held soon to discuss further steps to ensure the de-escalation of tensions in a timely manner.
3. Fast interceptor craft shifted
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According to a satellite photo, the Chinese fast interceptor craft that operates on the Pangong Tso Lake has been shifted to a jetty nearly 10 kilometers to the east. Around 11 Chinese boats are still present in the jetty. Near the jetty, a map of China remains inscribed.
4. Chinese troops maintain rank
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In this area, a lot of Chinese troops still maintain ranks, according to the satellite images.
For now, the two sides have agreed to maintain the ongoing communication both at the diplomatic and military levels to ensure early resolution of the situation.
