Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, India's Army chief  said on Sunday that no loss of territory along the India-China border would be permitted.He said in an interview with ANI news agency, “We are very clear that we will not permit any change in the status quo and any loss of territory [at India-China border].”

Further, he said that the situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is normal at present. “Our troops are holding important physical positions. The unilateral and provocative actions by our adversary to change the status quo by force, I feel have been adequately responded to,” he said

“In terms of our preparedness levels, we have inducted additional equipment and troops in those areas. Our focus has also been on infrastructure development to match logistic and operation requirements,” he added.

Lt Gen Manoj Pande said talks between India and China are ongoing. He said he was sure a resolution would be found.