PM Modi says Indian soldiers 'taught a lesson to' Chinese soldiers in disputed Kashmir's Galwan Valley region, but denies Chinese troops were 'inside our territory,' sparking outrage
Both countries said they were communicating through military and diplomatic channels and stressed the importance of their broader relationship.
During Monday's clash soldiers brawled with clubs, rocks, and their fists in the thin air at 4,270 metres above sea level, but no shots were fired, Indian officials have said. Indian security officials have said the fatalities were caused by severe injuries and exposure to subfreezing temperatures.
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