The disengagement process between Indian and Chinese troops in the Depaang and Demchok areas of eastern Ladakh is nearly over, defence sources told media.
Both Indian Army and the China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are currently verifying the withdrawal of personnel and dismantling of military infrastructure in the sensitive sectors along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The verification process, being conducted jointly by both armies, involves confirming that positions have been vacated and installations removed as per the agreed terms.
Notably, there has yet to be any discussion regarding the four buffer zones, including the Galwan area. Sources said that discussions at the Corps Commander level will decide on the possibility of resuming patrols in buffer zones, which will take place after the successful commencement of patrols in the Demchok and Depsang areas.
The development comes days after External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on October 27 said that India and China would soon resume patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, restoring the arrangement as it was in April 2020, before the border standoff began.
