Amid the reports of Chinese army returning to Doklam and quietly resuming its construction activities, the Indian army might have to brace itself for another standoff against a known enemy. Although the report that came from the US has been firmly denied by theIndian army, the possibility of the Chinese army resuming construction in Doklam in near future can’t be denied.

Last year, India-China had a 73-day long standoff at Doklam tri-junction that connects India-Bhutan-China. Since Bhutan is India’s protectorate, India objected to Chinese construction on the area, which Bhutan and China, both stake claims to. Indian army rushed to the spot and did the needful.

However, in the absence of motorable roads connecting borders to important military establishments, around 120 soldiers had to walk for 19 hours to reach the spot and then they took positions against the Chinese.