Doklam

About Doklam:

• Doklam, or Donglang in Chinese, is an area spread over less than a 100 sq km comprising a plateau and a valley at the trijunction between India, Bhutan and China.
• It is surrounded by the Chumbi Valley of Tibet, Bhutan’s Ha Valley and Sikkim.
• Doklam is strategically located close to the Siliguri Corridor, which connects mainland India with its north-eastern region.
• The corridor, also called Chicken’s Neck, is a vulnerable point for India.

Areas of differing perception:

• These are the areas where both sides patrol the area upto their claim lines.
• This “has been the trend since 2006”.
• India and China have mutually agreed disputed areas and areas of differing perception along the 3,488 km-long LAC.
• For instance in eastern Ladakh, there are two mutually agreed disputed areas, Trig Heights and Demchok, while there are 10 areas of differing perception.
• Similarly, Yangtse is one of the eight major friction points in the eastern sector.

 

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Q1) What is LAC?

The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a demarcation line that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-Controlled territory. It is currently the de-facto border between the two countries and the process of clarifying and confirming the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is in progress.

Source: The Hindu