Ladakh/ New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh early this morning to review the situation in Ladakh after June 15 clash where 20 soldiers were killed in line of duty in a face-off with Chinese troops.

PM Modi is presently at “one of the forward locations in Nimu”, his office said in a statement. “He reached there early in the morning.  He is interacting with personnel of the Army, Air Force and ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police). Located at 11,000 feet, this is among the tough terrains, surrounded by the Zanskar range and on the banks of the Indus,” the statement read. 

India gave a befitting response to China on Ladakh, PM Modi had said last week in his monthly radio address – Mann ki Baat. “Those who eyed Indian territory in Ladakh have received a befitting response. If India knows how to maintain friendship, it can also confront someone and give an adequate response. Our brave soldiers made it clear that they will not allow anyone to taint the honour of Mother India,” PM Modi said on Sunday.

The Army believes that the Chinese suffered 45 casualties during the late-night skirmish on June 15.