Doklam; Chinese troops still hold their position in Chilling winter

Around 800 to 900 troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) are still positioned short of the Doklam plateau, almost three months after the stand-off between Indian and Chinese armies, India Today quoted a source. Doklam, where the situation remained tense last year for 73-days is a territory claimed by both China and Bhutan.

According to a report, despite winter and chilling weather, the PLA troops are positioned in Chinese territory. Earlier, the PLA had positioned around 1,300 troops, but the numbers have "decreased" in last few weeks.

It is quite noteworthy that before the Doklam stand-off, Chinese troops never held positions or camp-out in winter.

"The Chinese are not known to hold ground, they generally withdraw. But this time around they have decided to stay back," the report said.