Chinese soldier who strayed across border released by India

The Chinese soldier who strayed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok sector on October 18 has been returned, confirmed both India and China.

The soldier had been handed over to PLA frontier troops in the early hours on Wednesday (as per Beijing time). The Indian Army said the soldier, identified as Corporal Wang Ya Long, had been provided medical assistance including oxygen, food, and warm clothes as protection from the harsh climatic conditions.

It also confirmed it had received a request from the PLA on his whereabouts.

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News source: The Hindu

Update by Sanjna Mahanti