Troops from India And China Celebrate Diwali With Sweet Exchange At LAC Following Disengagement

On the occasion of Diwali, Indian and Chinese troops exchanged sweets at multiple border points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), according to Army sources. This traditional gesture occurred a day after both nations successfully completed the disengagement process at two friction points in eastern Ladakh—Demchok and Depsang Plains—signifying a positive shift in Sino-Indian relations.

“Sweets exchange between members of the troops of India and China took place at several border points along the LAC on the occasion of Diwali,” an Army source told PTI. The exchanges happened at five Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) points along the LAC.

An Army source reported on Wednesday that the troops had concluded disengagement at the two friction points, with patrolling set to begin shortly. The verification process post-disengagement was underway, and patrol modalities would be determined by ground commanders.

“Talks will continue at the local commander level,” the Army source added.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated on October 21 in Delhi that an agreement had been reached between India and China after extensive negotiations over the past weeks. This agreement is expected to resolve the issues that surfaced in 2020, focusing on patrolling and troop disengagement along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, marking a breakthrough in the over four-year standoff.