Chinese soldier who crossed border in 1962 reaches home

February 11, 2017 11:07

Wang Qi, the Chinese soldier who crossed over to India post the 1962 war and raised a family in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, has arrived in Beijing along with his family members, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup informed.

"Two of our Mission officials are also travelling with Wang Qi and family to their hometown," Swarup said.

Wang Qi, now 77, was caught when he entered the Indian territory shortly after the Sino-India War of 1962. He was later released from jail.

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