Army to take ‘few days’ to release Chinese soldier held in Ladakh

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NEW DELHI: The Army on Tuesday said it will take another “few days” to release the Chinese soldier who was apprehended after he inadvertently crossed over into Indian territory in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh on Monday.An Army officer said there is “laid down protocol and due process” that is followed in such cases, even though the espionage angle has been virtually ruled out. “The Chinese soldier, Corporal Wang Ya Long, is fine after receiving medical assistance. He is also being questioned by Chinese language experts,” he said.“He will be handed over to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at...