Indian and Chinese soldiers were involved in a brawl in north Sikkim last week, with soldiers from both armies suffering injuries in a clash that has turned a focus on the eastern sector even as rival soldiers are deployed eyeball to eyeball in Ladakh, officials familiar with the development said on Monday.

In a statement, the Indian Army said the face-off was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols. The incident at Naku La became public on Monday hours after senior commanders of both the armies concluded a nearly 16-hour-long meeting in an attempt to defuse tension in eastern Ladakh.

It is learnt that troops from both sides sustained minor injuries in the physical brawl in Naku La. People familiar with the developments along the LAC said the Chinese troops attempted to transgress into Indian side in Naku La but were stopped by the Indian personnel. They said both sides brought in additional troops to Naku La following the brawl and the situation was under control thus far. It is also learnt that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the top military brass were apprised about the incident.

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