India reinforces flashpoint area as China holds ground: Sources

LEH: Indian fighter jets roared over the flashpoint Himalayan region on Wednesday as part of a show of strength following a violent clash between the two armies in Galwan valley in eastern Ladakh.

Chinese forces have held onto a chunk of land covering several square kilometres (miles) at the mouth of the Galwan, the Indian military sources told AFP.

The two sides publicly declared they would pull back following the clash, which saw 20 Indian soldiers killed in a battle involving rocks and nail-studded batons.

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But both have maintained troops around the valley, with India deploying more forces and trying to project military might.

Indian jets regularly took off Wednesday from a military base in Leh and headed towards the mountainous border 240 kilometres (150 miles) away.

There were also checkpoints on main roads and a frenzy of military activity around the main town, which lies at 3,500 metres (11