As consensus fails, Indian, Chinese soldiers battle -20°C temperatures

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Temperatures at critical mountain peaks and passes in the Himalayas along the disputed India-China border have dropped to minus 20 Degrees Celsius, presenting a fresh challenge to the thousands of troops deployed on both sides.

Senior military personnel from India and China are expected to meet on October 12 for the seventh time to discuss de-escalation along the unmarked border in eastern Ladakh.


All previous talks, however, have failed, dashing hopes of an early disengagement.

To add to the woes, for more than a month, soldiers are perched on peaks rising to 17000 ft because a turn-around of all troops is yet to happen owing to the arduous terrain and tough logistics.

On August 29, in a sudden stealth operation carried out mostly under the cover of darkness, India occupied critical heights and mountain passes along the South Bank of the Pangong Tso – a glacial lake at 16,000 ft.

“Only food and water are being reached to these points,” said a senior official.

The six-month-long border dispute between nuclear-armed nations is now turning into a test of endurance and logistics as both sides have dug in.

Soldiers holding on the peaks for more than a month include those from the Special Frontier Force (SFF) – a special force comprising Tibetan refugees raised after the India-China war of 1962.

China, too, has deployed troops a few metres away from Indian position on the heights. The SFF troops are holding 13 critical heights which were never held in the 1962 war and do not even have basic shelter.

“No temporary structures have been built at these heights. There are no roads or infrastructure on these heights,” added the official.

China, too, is facing logistical issues in holding corresponding positions.

Even in such a bad situation, the troops are on high alert since the PLA has also deployed soldiers few metres away at some of the critical heights.

There would be no thinning of force at these heights till the time China completely withdraws its troops, said a source.

India and China are engaged in a six-month-long standoff at the LAC.

Despite several levels of dialogue, there hasn’t been any breakthrough and the deadlock continues.

As consensus fails, Indian, Chinese soldiers battle -20°C temperatures

India and China are expected to meet on October 12 for the seventh time to discuss de-escalation along the unmarked border in eastern Ladakh

indianarrative.com

 

[Taimoor Khan]

To add to the woes, for more than a month, soldiers are perched on peaks rising to 17000 ft because a turn-around of all troops is yet to happen owing to the arduous terrain and tough logistics.​

“Only food and water are being reached to these points,” said a senior official.

do not even have basic shelter.​

… Its only October, Winter is not even there yet.

 

[beijingwalker]

PLA Tibetan garrison's smart clean energy movable container baracks sitting on the very edge of Chinese Indian borders

PLA Tibetan garrison's smart clean energy movable container baracks sitting on the very edge of Chinese Indian borders

格力“光伏战士之家”给-25℃的边疆25℃的温暖 PLA Tibetan garrison's smart clean energy movable container baracks sitting on the very edge of Chinese Indian borders, providing 25℃ indoor temperature all year round. PLA Tibetan garrison smart container barracks, fully operational on solar energy, fully...

defence.pk

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Its only October, Winter is not even there yet.

In all respects PLA has far better food, shelter, supply and communication infrastructure than the IA.

 

[Taimoor Khan]

In all respects PLA has far better food, shelter, supply and communication infrastructure than the IA.

Indians are walking into their cold graves, they are not prepared at all. Indians manning those remote post will either surrender to PLA or freeze to death. India don't even have financial means to sustain the defence of such a large frontier in such hostile conditions.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Indians are walking into their cold graves, they are not prepared at all. Indians manning those remote post will either surrender to PLA or freeze to death. India don't even have financial means to sustain the defence of such a large frontier in such hostile conditions.

I absolutely agree with you, India has fallen into China's trap. They will win the war and their land without a single bullet being fired.

 

[Jackdaws]

Haha - China is staring at a famine with a major food crisis

Another famine coming? China struggles to meet basic food demands

Flooding, insect infestations and swine flu have diminished domestic production, and hostilities abroad may hinder imports of food.

thehill.com

Indians just need to stay put - the Chinese will either retreat or come begging for food.

 

[Musings]

Haha - China is staring at a famine with a major food crisis

Another famine coming? China struggles to meet basic food demands

Flooding, insect infestations and swine flu have diminished domestic production, and hostilities abroad may hinder imports of food.

thehill.com

Indians just need to stay put - the Chinese will either retreat or come begging for food.

An Indian talking about begging? Please look in your own backyard and see you have more starving than the whole of Africa.
If it ever came a battle which depended on supplies food and welfare for soldiers I think 99.9% would sign and back the Chinese. I don’t think the Indians would have ammunition or body bags for more than a 2 day war.
Let’s hope for sanity and no war but if India wants to lead its soldiers to a slaughter then we can’t really stop them.

@masterchief_mirza @Rafi delusional much?

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Indians just need to stay put - the Chinese will either retreat or come begging for food.

I highly admire the DELUSIONAL state of mind our neighbors dwell on, there is no comparison in the world.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Minus 40 Degrees! A Harsh Ladakh Winter Awaits Indian Army at LAC

In the icy high altitude desert of Ladakh, with temperatures hitting 40 degrees below zero, nature, and not the Chinese stationed across them, is the Indian soldiers' biggest enemy.

For a soldier stationed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), at heights ranging between 14,000 and 18,000 feet, survival is a harsh challenge.

As India prepares for a winter stand-off with China along the LAC, what conditions will the soldiers posted on the front lines face? And what logistical support is needed to keep them well-supplied, healthy and battle-ready?

Minus 40 Degrees! A Harsh Ladakh Winter Awaits Indian Army at LAC

Indian Army, LAC, Eastern Ladakh: Winter at the high altitude icy desert of Ladakh is harsh. Temperatures drop to minus 40 degrees celsius. Nature, and not the Chinese Army, is the Indian jawan's challenge at the Line of Actual Control.

www.thequint.com

 

[SBUS-CXK]

Haha - China is staring at a famine with a major food crisis

Another famine coming? China struggles to meet basic food demands

Flooding, insect infestations and swine flu have diminished domestic production, and hostilities abroad may hinder imports of food.

thehill.com

Indians just need to stay put - the Chinese will either retreat or come begging for food.

So the Indian government deceives poor Indians like you?

 

[SBUS-CXK]

Haha - China is staring at a famine with a major food crisis

Another famine coming? China struggles to meet basic food demands

Flooding, insect infestations and swine flu have diminished domestic production, and hostilities abroad may hinder imports of food.

thehill.com

Indians just need to stay put - the Chinese will either retreat or come begging for food.

So the Indian government deceives poor Indians like you?

 

[Path-Finder]

So the Indian government deceives poor Indians like you?

well as someone said rightly its a battle between chanakya and confucius.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

... The SFF troops are holding 13 critical heights which were never held in the 1962 war and do not even have basic shelter.

“No temporary structures have been built at these heights. There are no roads or infrastructure on these heights,” added the official. ...

That is so inhumane. Indian soldiers have been left to die.

 

[Jackdaws]

I highly admire the DELUSIONAL state of mind our neighbors dwell on, there is no comparison in the world.

Maybe that's the narrative peddled by the CCP to prevent more Chinese from seeking shelter in India.