Due to the rising tensions with China in eastern Ladakh, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel who are deployed for internal security or in Covid-19 duty may now be sent back to the LAC. The Home Ministry is expected to decide soon. According to sources, 35 companies of ITBP are deployed in different areas for internal security or in coronavirus duty. Earlier, 15 companies, which were posted on duties in Jammu and Kashmir for internal security purposes, were sent to the LAC.
Vigil and patrolling on the border have been heightened. Over 180 border outposts on the IndoChina border in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh have been put on high alert. A total of 1500 personnel have been moved to Ladakh by the ITBP.
Sources have revealed that ITBP personnel have increased the number of Long-range patrolling (LRP) and short-range patrolling (SRP) to keep a close eye on Chinese troop movement. China’s every move is being closely monitored. Sources have said that heightened security measures will ensure China behaves itself and in case they make any aggressive move, the Indian side would have adequate manpower to respond.