Chinese Intrusion in Bhutan?
Indian Army moves troops to China border: New Delhi, Dec 13: Amid reports of intrusion by Chinese forces in Bhutan, the Army has moved more than 6,000 troops to the Sino-Indian border, close to tri-junction of India, Bhutan and China. However, Army Chief Deepak Kapoor said that reported intrusions of Chinese forces in Bhutan was 'a matter between the two countries'. The shifting of Army formations north of Nathu La comes in the wake of reports of Chinese troops coming close to the Siliguiri corridor. But Army authorities brush it aside, saying that Chinese forces have been coming close to the Dolam Plateau for over two decades as the boundary in the area is still to be defined. When asked whether Army was concerned about reported intrusions of Chinese army into Bhutan, Gen Kapoor, speaking on the sidelines of an Army seminar here, said it was a matter between Bhutan and China to solve. Army Chief , meanwhile, sought enhanced participation by private sector in defence production...