India-China standoff in Ladakh

The Chushul sub-sector, lies south of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh has come into focus in the standoff between the Indian and PLA troops following the movement that took place on the intervening night of August 29 and 30.

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Key-Points

The Chushul sub-sector comprises high, broken mountains and heights of Thatung, Black Top, Helmet Top, Gurung Hill, and Magger Hill besides passes such as Rezang La and Reqin La, the Spanggur Gap, and the Chushul valley.

Situated at a height of over 13,000 feet close to the LAC, the Chushul Valley has a vital airstrip that played an important role even during the 1962 War with China.

Chushul is one among the five Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China. It is here that representatives of the two armies meet for regular interactions.

Chushul enjoys tremendous strategic and tactical importance because of its location and terrain, which make it a centre for logistics deployment. Chushul is the gateway to Leh. If China enters Chushul, it can launch its operations for Leh.