China back at disrupting Indian celebration of Dalai Lama birthday in Ladakh

“It is a regular affair every year. The Chinese protest as we celebrate Dalai Lama’s birthday,” said a senior government officer adding that the protest happened on July 6. Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops and civilians came on the other side of the Sindhu river in the Demchok region of Ladakh. “They waved their flags in protest when villagers on Indian side were celebrating the birthday,” said the officer adding that they came in five vehicles and raised banners and flags. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 86th birthday. It was for the…