China has released a map to back its claim that Indian troops “transgressed” into the Doklam area of the Sikkim sector, which it claims as part of its territory.
In the map, released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, a blue arrow with markings in Chinese points to Indian troops’ alleged transgression to prevent the PLA from building a strategic road. The map shows Doklam as part of Chinese territory.
Bhutan has protested to China asserting that the area is part of its territory and Chinese action is violative of 1988 and 1998 agreements.
The map is in addition to two photographs released on Thursday purportedly showing Indian troops on the Chinese side of the border.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang displayed the photographs of the alleged Indian “incursion” during a media briefing.
Photos uploaded
Later, the Ministry uploaded them on its website. One photo showed two bulldozers stated to be that of the Indian military while another showed one bulldozer. A redline in the photos was tagged as “Chinese side of the border”.
A standoff erupted between the two militaries after the Indian Army blocked construction of the road by China in the Doklam area.
China alleged that the Indian troops “trespassed” the recognised delineated boundary on June 18. India on Friday expressed deep concern over China constructing the road in the disputed area and said this had “serious” security implications.
