My two Cents on Indo-Sino situation
How the situation was and is now 1) Before April there was no alarming deployment of PLA at the Chinese side. Indian side of LAC was also business as usual. 2) There is a buffer zone along LAC at both Indian and Chinese side which is non militarized,i.e. no deployment of troops from either side. This buffer zone is patrolled by both Chinese and Indian troops unarmed. 3) Around April-May India was in a lock down. Due to logistical issues and to prevent COVID the armed forces were not maintaining enough troops at the LAC for patrol. 4) PLA got an opportunity and set up settlements along LAC in the buffer zone. These settlements at heights overlook the DBOS road and allow PLA to dominate the area. 5) India realized late what's happening and countered by buffeting its deployments. 6) In the various engagements with Chinese, India sought to restore the status quo as of March. Chinese are already in an advantageous position and technically still