Decoded: Why Chinese troops played Punjabi songs on loudspeakers at Ladakh forward posts


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Chinese troops posted at forward posts in Ladakh on Thursday played Punjabi songs on loudspeakers in what seems like a measure to distract Indian troops, who are sitting at a height overlooking their positions at Finger 4. It may be noted that this psychological warfare tactic has been used by Chinese army in the past as well. Just before the 1962 war, the Chinese army played Bollywood/Hindi songs as an intimidation tactic and also to demonstrate that they knew the Indian language. By playing loud music, the Chinese are not only trying to distract Indian troops, but are also trying...