Angry Protesters Burn Chinese Flag In Parts Of India, Demand 'Surgical Strike' Against China

After the violent clashes between Indian and Chinese troops that killed 20 Indian soldiers, anti-China protests have erupted in parts of the country.

Protesters in Uttar Pradesh burnt the Chinese flag effigy of the neighbouring country's President Xi Jinping after Indian Army personnel lost their lives at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh.

Demonstrators under the banner of an NGO Vishal Bharat Sansthan raised slogans against President Xi Jinping and shouted -- "Go back from our county".

Protests in Patna, Gujarat & Maharashtra

A similar protest was seen in Patna and Gujarat, where people burnt photos of the Chinese President.

A resident of Patna, among the protesters, told news agency ANI, "I request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conduct a surgical strike against China in the same way it was done against Pakistan. We have burnt pictures of the Chinese President and their flag to show our rage."

Reuters

Similar protests were seen in Mumbai where people protested China¡¯s killing of Indian soldiers, and placards in tribute to Indian soldiers.

Brutal clashes kill 20 Indian soldiers

On June 15, clashes erupted between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley as a result of an attempt by the Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo during de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh.

India said the escalation could have been avoided if the agreement at the higher level had been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side.

AP

At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the violent face-off, government sources had revealed and added that the casualty numbers could rise.

Indian intercepts revealed that Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the violent clash.