New Delhi: India-China troops have nearly completed their disengagement process in the Depsang and Demchok areas of eastern Ladakh, according to defense sources.

Both nations are currently cross-verifying the removal of military personnel and infrastructure from these regions.

The deadline for completing this disengagement was set for October 29.

Last week, India and China agreed to a new patrolling arrangement aimed at easing almost four years of military and diplomatic tensions that arose from the clashes at Pangong Lake and Galwan Valley in May-June 2020, where 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in Galwan.

As part of this agreement, both sides will pull back to the positions they held before April 2020.

Despite the disengagement, both Delhi and Beijing will maintain surveillance capabilities in the Depsang and Demchok regions.

Additionally, they will share information before commencing patrols to prevent any miscommunication.

Ground-level military commanders will also continue holding regular meetings to monitor the situation.

Satellite images from the Depsang plains, specifically the ‘Y’ Junction, taken after the announcement on Monday.

It was revealed with four vehicles and two tents, showing visible signs of the recent disengagement.