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The '''1967 Sino-Indian skirmish''' also known as the '''Chola incident''', was a ] between ]n troops and members of the ] ] in ], who had infiltrated the area on 1st october. On 10th October, once again both sides had the conflict, the Defence Minister of India, ] addressed that government is looking after the developments across the borders. During whole conflict Indian losses were 88 killed, and 163 wounded, while Chinese casualities were 300 killed and 450 Firing, in ], and 40 in Chola.<ref>"Rapprochement Across the Himalayas: Emerging India-China Relations Post Cold"p. 40</ref> The end of the battle saw the People's Liberation Army retreat from Sikkim. | ||
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The 1967 Sino-Indian skirmish also known as the Chola incident, was a military conflict between Indian troops and members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Sikkim, who had infiltrated the area on 1st october. On 10th October, once again both sides had the conflict, the Defence Minister of India, Sardar Swaran Singh addressed that government is looking after the developments across the borders. During whole conflict Indian losses were 88 killed, and 163 wounded, while Chinese casualities were 300 killed and 450 Firing, in Nathula, and 40 in Chola. The end of the battle saw the People's Liberation Army retreat from Sikkim.
Location
The skirmish occurred in Sikkim, which later became a state of India in 1975. India was responsible for the defense of Sikkim which was a protectorate at that time. The region is one of high altitudes and thus mountainous maneuvers were crucial in battle. Early Chinese positions in regions of higher altitudes would thus have provided them with an advantage. To reclaim high ground would generally require a higher ratio of attackers to defenders.
Background
Main articles: Sino-Indian relations, McMahon Line, and Sino-Indian WarChina has claimed that the McMahon Line created by Britain in NEFA was illegal. China eventually recognized Sikkim as an Indian state in 2003, on the condition that India accepted Tibet Autonomous Region as a part of China. This mutual agreement led to a thaw in Sino-Indian relations.
See also
References
- "Rapprochement Across the Himalayas: Emerging India-China Relations Post Cold"p. 40
- "Rapprochement Across the Himalayas: Emerging India-China Relations Post Cold"p. 40
- "India-China relations", by Bidanda M. Chengappa, p. 63
- "Rapprochement Across the Himalayas: Emerging India-China Relations Post Cold"p. 40
- BBC News: India and China agree over Tibet
- Baruah, Amit (2005-04-12). "China backs India's bid for U.N. Council seat". The Hindu. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
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