Sirijap | |
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  Sirijap  Sirijap | |
| Coordinates:33°44′24″N78°50′56″E / 33.74°N 78.849°E /33.74; 78.849 | |
| Elevation | 4,300 m (14,100 ft) |
Sirijap is analluvial plain on the northern bank of lakePangong Tso, which plays a role in theSino-Indian border dispute in theLadakh region.
India had established three posts in Sirijap between April 1960 and October 1962, prior to theSino-Indian War. Chinese forces defeated these posts on 21 October 1962 after encountering fierce resistance.[1][2]
After the war, aLine of Actual Control (LAC) was established which, in India's view, runs to the left of the Sirijap plain at a shore point called "Finger 8". China claims the LAC to be further west at "Finger 4". The area between the two fingers continues to be patrolled by theIndian border police.
In May 2013, it was reported that China had constructed a metal-top road in the area leading up to Finger 4. The Indian army claims to have used the road to patrol the area.[3]
