New Delhi: Days after India and China reached an agreement to resolve the standoff between their forces in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the disengagement process has begun, according to sources reported by Times Now.

Disengagement in the Ladakh sector commenced in a phased approach on Tuesday, with both sides dismantling temporary structures. Indian troops have repositioned themselves to the west side of the Charding Nala, while Chinese soldiers have retreated to the east side. Additionally, temporary tents from Depsang and Demchok, two major friction points in the border dispute, have also been removed by both nations.

This development comes four years after the Galwan clash. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Monday that an agreement had been reached regarding patrolling arrangements along the LAC. He stated during a press conference, "As a result of discussions over the past several weeks, an agreement has been reached on patrol arrangements along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border area, leading to disengagement and ultimately resolving the issues that arose in 2020."

Following Misri's announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping endorsed the agreement during the BRICS Summit in Russia, also issuing directives to revive various bilateral dialogue mechanisms to normalize ties affected by the Galwan clash in 2020. For context, the Galwan clash began on May 5, 2020, at the north bank of Pangong Tso lake, culminating in a major confrontation on June 15 between an Indian patrol and PLA troops in the Galwan Valley, resulting in casualties on both sides.