Indian Troops At Galwan Valley Were Carrying Arms, Says External Affairs Minister
New Delhi: Denying the allegation raised by the opposition, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that the Indian troops on border duty always carry arms and those at Galwan Valley did so on June 15 when the face-off between India and Chinese soldiers took place. He added that it is a long-standing practice as per 1996 and 2005 agreements to not use firearms during face-offs.
