New Delhi: Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a heated exchange on the northern bank of Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh but disengaged after holding talks. According to sources, the exchange took place on Wednesday in eastern Ladakh. The face-off comes ahead of an informal summit in October between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in India.

According to the sources, the Chinese Army personnel objected to patrol by Indian soldiers in the Pangong Tso lake area, most of which is under Chinese control. The issue was resolved during talks between the two sides on Wednesday, the sources said. The face-off also comes ahead of the Indian Army holding its "Him Vijay" exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, most of which China claims as part of Southern Tibet. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the matter had been resolved quickly, which was important to note.