India Captured Strategic Outposts in Stealth Move Against China
- Forces occupy hill top to thwart Chinese retaliation
- China says Indian forces crossed border in the disputed region
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India triggered the latest clash with China on their Himalayan border by executing a stealth night-time operation to claim strategic outposts offering a clear view of troop movements in disputed territory, according to Indian officials with knowledge of the matter.