Opinion | Hurried withdrawal by Chinese in Ladakh: How Modi’s leadership gave a boost to India’s power

On Tuesday, the world watched images of Chinese PLA troops dismantling their bunkers, structures and tents, breaking roads and destroying the helipad that they had built last year near Pangong Tso in Ladakh. These images will surely warm the cockles of the heart of every Indian, who surely take pride in the valour of their army. These images signify the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic and strategic initiatives in forcing a world power like China to withdraw its troops near Line of Actual Control.
 
The Indian army is keeping a watchful eye on the disengagement process. According to defence sources, between finger 4 and 8, the Chinese army has so far withdrawn 1,000 troops, 150 infantry combat vehicles, 100 tents and 120 Sangars (temporary bunkers) on mountain ridges, and an anti-aircraft regiment. Also, 362 and 363 border guard regiment troops have been moved back by the Chinese army. 6 Motorized Division of PLA cleared all their logistics and it is expected that the April status quo ante will return in the next five days.