Decoded: Why Chinese troops played Punjabi songs on loudspeakers at Ladakh forward posts
Chinese troops posted on the forward positions in Ladakh have started playing Punjabi songs on loudspeakers. However, this is not the first time the Chinese army has used such a tactic.
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Abhishek Bhalla New DelhiSeptember 17, 2020UPDATED: September 17, 2020 16:13 IST
Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a standoff since April-May this year after attempts of transgressions by the Chinese army in eastern Ladakh. (Photo: PTI)
Chinese troops posted at forward posts in Ladakh on Thursday played Punjabi songs on loudspeakers in what seems like a measure to distract Indian troops, who are sitting at a height overlooking their positions at Finger 4.
It may be noted that this psychological warfare tactic has been used by Chinese army in the past as well.
Just before the 1962 war, the Chinese army played Bollywood/Hindi songs as an intimidation tactic and also to demonstrate that they knew the Indian language.
By playing loud music, the Chinese are not only trying to distract Indian troops, but are also trying to show that they understanding all their moves.
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A majority of all Indian Army soldiers converse in Hindi and Punjabi. It is possible that Chinese soldiers may have overheard Indian troops humming songs in Hindi or Punjabi in the past and are trying to show Indian troops that they are not under worried about recent developments.
It is also a way trivialising the current border situation and suggesting that they are not hassled with the current developments at the heights of eastern Ladakh.
India and China are engaged in an intense face-off near Finger 4 where gun shots were exchanged in the air on September 8.
Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a standoff since April-May this year after attempts of transgressions by the Chinese army in Kongrung Nala, Gogra and Finger area near Pangong Lake.
The Indian Army has now increased its level of preparedness in the Ladakh sector and is ready to deal with any aggression by the Chinese army.