Indo-China War of 1967 After the violent clash between India and China on August 20, 1967,

Indo-China War of 1967

After the violent clash between India and China on August 20, 1967,

 India began to cover its border with three layers of fencing wire. On 23 August 1967, Chinese troops marched towards Nathu La and halted at the border. One officer had a red patch on his hat and was shouting slogans from a book while other soldiers were raising slogans behind him. After about an hour, the Chinese troops retreated. However, he returned again and continued to protest. On 5 September 1967, India began upgrading the barbed wire fence into a concertina coil. During this time, the Chinese political officers got into an argument with

Lieutenant Colonel Rai Singh, the commanding officer of India's local infantry battalion, after which the work was halted. Work was resumed on September 7, 1967, which provoked the Chinese Army. Around 100 Chinese soldiers fought with Indian soldiers and were beaten severely by the Indian Army. Chinese soldiers started throwing stones, which Indian soldiers responded to. On 10 September, a warning was sent by China to the Indian embassy that if Indian troops continue to make inflammatory incursions, the Indian government should be held responsible for all the dire consequences. Fencing was to be completed by September 11, 1967. As soon as work began on 11 September, the Chinese army, which was accompanied by a political officer, started protesting. Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Rai Singh went out to negotiate with him. As he went out, the Chinese army opened fire and Lieutenant Colonel Rai Singh fell to the ground. At this, the Infantry Battalion attacked the Chinese post. The Chinese army attacked with machine-guns and the Indians responded to artillery fire. Following India's strong reaction, the Chinese army went on the backfoot and threatened to bring fighter jets. However, the Chinese mouthpiece Xinhua denied the threat. The Indian Army sent a note to Chinese troops on September 12 on the Sikkim-Tibet border, offering a ceasefire with no conditions, but Chinese troops declined the offer. On 15 September, Chinese soldiers handed over the bodies of Indian soldiers with weapons and ammunition, saying they were acting in the interest of Sino-Indian friendship. On 1 October there was another scuffle on Cho La, which is located a few kilometers north of Nathu La, but was repulsed by the Indian troops.