New Delhi, September 4

Army Chief General MM Naravane during his two-day visit to Ladakh made it clear that the force would ensure the status quo along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh was not unilaterally changed by the People’s Liberation Army of China.

Keeping in view the tense situation along the LAC, the Army has undertaken precautionary deployment in some areas. General Naravane today returned to Delhi from Leh where he met a section of troops and commanders. He asked all ranks to maintain high operational readiness.

Meanwhile, Brigadier-level officers of India and China met today for the fifth consecutive day at Chushul. — TN