No de-escalation without disengagement at all points: Army chief on India-China standoff

In a clear message to China, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Friday said there can be no de-escalation without complete disengagement at all friction points in eastern Ladakh

In an exclusive interview to PTI, Gen Naravane said India is dealing with China in a "firm" and "non-escalatory" manner to ensure the sanctity of its claims in eastern Ladakh and that India is even open to initiating confidence-building measures.

He however asserted that the Indian Army has adequate personnel in the form of "reserves" to respond to any contingencies.

He further stressed ‘Indian Army is very clear that no loss of territory or unilateral change in status quo will be permitted’