all across Eastern LadakhChina has deployed troops in considerable numbers 

NEW DELHI: China has deployed its troops in considerable numbers all across Eastern Ladakh and Northern front right up to our Eastern command, Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Monday. The Army chief who visited forward areas in eastern Ladakh to review the prevailing security situation said there has been an increase in Chinese troop deployment in the forward areas and it remains a matter of concern for India.Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane in Ladakh"We're regularly monitoring all their movements. Based on inputs we get, we're also carrying out matching developments both in infrastructure as well in terms of troops that are needed to counter any threat," the Army said. At the moment, India is well poised to meet any eventuality," Naravane told news agency ANINaravane said the situation over the last 6 months has been quite normal. "We're hopeful of having the 13th round of talks in the second week of October and reach a consensus on how disengagement will take place."

"By and by all friction points will get resolved. I am of the firm opinion that we can resolve our differences through dialogue. I am hopeful we will be able to achieve results," said Naravane.Army chief General M M Naravane reviews operational situation and readiness in eastern LadakhThe visit comes a day after Naravane osaid India and China will continue to have border incidents till the two countries reach a boundary agreement while stressing that the armed forces were well-prepared to tackle any “misadventure” on the Line of Actual Control.Talking about Pakistan, the Army chief said there were no ceasefire violations by the army of the neighboring country from February till June-end. "But of late there've been increased infiltration attempts that weren't supported by ceasefire violations. In 10 days, there've been 2 ceasefire violations. The situation is regressing to pre-February days," he said."We have conveyed through hotline messages & DGMO level talks that take place every week that they (Pakistan) should not give support to any terror-related activities," said Naravane in Ladakh.When asked to respond on the current situation in Afghanistan, Naravane said, "We are regularly monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and its possible ramifications and fallouts. It's too early to say exactly what form it will take. But we are on the look out."Naravane visited forward areas in eastern Ladakh to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness amidst the continuing military confrontation with China in the high-altitude region.Meanwhile, the Indian Army has deployed the first K9-Vajra self-propelled howitzer regiment in the Ladakh sector along the Line of Actual Control with China. The gun can strike enemy targets at around 50 km.Speaking on the performance of K-9 VAJRA Self-Propelled Artillery, the Army chief said, "These guns can also work in high-altitude areas, field trials were extremely successful. We have now added an entire regiment, this will be really helpful."China has continued to build more permanent troops shelters as well as strengthen its military positions along the LAC ever since the military confrontation erupted in eastern Ladakh in April-May last year.India has made it clear that troop disengagement, followed by de-induction and the consequent de-escalation, is critical for improvement in bilateral relations, but China continues to harp on separating the border row from the overall ties.(With inputs from ANI)

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