NEW DELHI: In a move that marks the growing trust between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control, soldiers from both sides did yoga together at over 16,000 feet in Eastern Ladakh.
The first such event in Ladakh comes almost a year after Indian and Chinese troops were locked in a 74-day long standoff in the Doklam plateau. Even the region where the joint yoga session was held has witnessed tensions between the two sides.
The Indian Army during a Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) with their Chinese counterparts held last month had proposed to do yoga together. “The PLA appreciated the offer, calling it a genuine peaceful gesture. They confirmed in writing last night,” said the army.
On Thursday, Indian Army personnel deployed in Eastern Ladakh celebrated the Fourth International Yoga Day at Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO)- Tien Wein Dien meeting point with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops.
About 21 PLA troops participated at the the DBO BPM hut. “We also had a similar representation. Some gifts were exchanged and PLA soldiers made a martial arts demonstration. A PLA soldier even played a guitar,” said an army officer.
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