Currently Pangong Lake is the area of dispute between china and India. The disputed area between India and China mostly passes in the land. This lake is unique as the disputed border passes through the water. The lake does not hold any major tactical significance.Chushul approach, where this lake lies . It is the approach that China uses to offend territories held by India.
Twin commands headquartered at Guwahati and Chandigarh was set up by India and deployed 90,000 troops. The troop personnel are all well trained mountaineers. The issue began in the patrolling of Indian troops in the border. This is an on and off issue where one country crosses the border while patrolling. This happens because of no proper demarcation of the border.
the disputed area has barren mountains called Chang Chenmo which has palm like formations called ‘fingers’. India claims that LAC (Line of Actual Control) starts from Finger 8. On the other hand, China claims that it starts from Line 2. India physically controls up to Finger 4.
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