Guwahati: The Chinese army suffered 35 casualties during the violent clash with the Indian military in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley, official sources said on Wednesday, quoting US intelligence reports.
The figure could be a combination of the total number of soldiers killed and seriously wounded, they added. The Indian Army on Tuesday said 20 Army personnel, including a colonel, were killed on Monday night in the biggest-ever military confrontation between the two armies in over five decades. There were 35 casualties on the Chinese side, the sources said citing US intelligence reports.
At the same time, at least 20 Indian army personnel were killed during the violent military faceoff, officials said.
"The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stand shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India's Bravehearts", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Singh this morning reviewed the Ladakh Border situation at a meeting in Delhi's South Block that was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, as well as three services Chiefs.
Meanwhile, after Wreath laying in Leh today, the mortal remains of the three soldiers, including that of the officer who was martyred, will be taken to their respective places.
"India is prepared to resolve the situation through discussions and there can be no compromise on India's territorial integrity", the army said in a statement.