NEW DELHI – The stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops seems far fromover as troops from both the countries once again clashed at the Naku Laarea in northern Sikkim, as soldiers from both sides sustained injuries.

According to Indian media reports, the confrontation took place lastWednesday on January 20 when tensions flared between both sides after theIndian troops stopped a Chinese patrolling party in the region.

The Indian Army termed the incident a “minor stand-off”, saying thattensions were “resolved by local commanders as per established protocols”.

A source told Indian media that both sides had brought in reinforcements asthe physical clash took place. The source added that the “situation isunder control” at the border after the brawl.

The Naku La sector, located at an altitude of 5,270-meter, was also one ofthe original face-off sites when India had accused Chinese troops ofintruding into its own territory in May-June last year.

China had denied India’s accusations and alleged that Indian troops, on theother hand, were involved in flaring tensions at the disputed border.

Soon after the skirmish, Indian and Chinese troops clashed during aphysical brawl last year at the north bank of Pangong Tso on May5-6,another brawl took place at the Naku La sector in north Sikkim.

The confrontation led to both sides amassing troops on the Line of ActualControl (LAC) from Ladakh to Arunchal Pradesh.