Tawang Clash: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi 'disturbed to learn about Chinese aggression'

Washington: The United States should continue to work with India and all its security partners in the region to counter Beijing's aggression, said Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Tuesday after a clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh.

"I'm disturbed to learn of the latest show of aggression by the Chinese Communist Party through its violation of Indian territory with its armed forces," Krishnamoorthi said in a statement.

"While I'm grateful that this clash led to no serious casualties to Indian forces, it serves as another reminder of the growing belligerence of the Chinese Communist Party and the need for the United States to continue to work with India and all our security partners in the region to counter Beijing's aggression," he added.

On Friday, a face-off occurred between Indian and Chinese troops in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh led to minor injuries to personnel from both sides.

The Indian troops deployed in the face-off area gave a befitting response to the Chinese troops. The number of Chinese soldiers injured in the clash is more than the number of Indian soldiers.