Pangong south bank new flashpoint: India says took measures to thwart China

This is the latest friction point between the two armies ever since the standoff began early May. (AP file photo)

Tensions soared in Ladakh after the Indian Army announced Monday that it had taken “measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions” to change the status quo on the south bank of Pangong Tso.

This is the latest friction point between the two armies ever since the standoff began in early May. Until now, troops were facing off on the north bank of Pangong Tso where the Chinese have not disengaged after coming in 8 km west of Finger…