China is continuously building near the border. Satellite images obtained show that China has started construction of roads in the plateau routes of Doklam. This is being done with the intention of ensuring access to the area during all seasons. Significantly, in Doklam, the forces of India and China came face to face in the year 2017.
The August 2019 photograph shows a road tunnel that is part of an important northern route passing through the high-altitude Merug La Pass. The October image seen by our correspondent shows that China’s workers have cut the length of the tunnel Has increased to 500 meters
There are indications that China’s goal is clear – ensuring access to Doklam Plateau without interruption. Doklam Plateau is completely snow covered during the cold months and it is a challenge to reach here.
This intention of China to reach into disputed territory came at a time when there is a deadlock between India and China in eastern Ladakh, where Chinese troops have infiltrated several parts of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two countries. Has
Even after eight rounds of military talks between the two countries, no consensus has been reached to reduce tensions between New Delhi and Beijing. It seems that this stalemate is going to continue even in the coldest months.
It is clear that China has expanded its roadmap in the plateau area of Doklam which is between Sikkim and Bhutan. Most of the rough route during the standoff of 2017 has now been completely converted into Pakki Road. India has also expanded its road construction activities in the region so that its troops can be deployed there promptly.
