China, India Troops Injured After First Border Clash Since 2020
Indian Army soldiers in India's Arunachal Pradesh state neighboring China.
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Indian and Chinese troops clashed in the northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh last week, according to Indian officials familiar with the matter, the first such encounter between the neighbors since 2020.
The incident took place on Dec. 9 and led to minor injuries on both sides, the officials said, asking not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue. Both sides have since disengaged from the area, they said, adding military commanders have met to discuss the matter. The officials gave no details on the nature of the fighting or the number of troops involved.