LAC under constant surveillance, assures Army

October 19, 2021 12:21

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Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the Chinese Army's activities have increased marginally in the in-depth areas across the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

These areas have been placed under tight surveillance by the Indian Army.

"The People's Liberation Army (PLA) carries out an annual training exercise and there has been some increase in the level of activities but that is in the in-depth areas. Some of the reserve formations of the PLA which were mobilised have continued to remain in their training areas but that again is in operational depth areas. We have enhanced our surveillance both in LAC and depth areas," Lieutenant General Pande said.

The Eastern Army commander mentioned that both sides are attempting to develop infrastructure closer to LAC.

"As per their (PLA) model, villages have come up near the border. It is a matter of concern how that can be used... We have taken cognisance of this in our plans," he added.

There has been a marginal increase in the border defence troops, who are already deployed at the LAC.

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