BIG BREAKING: Indian Army Colonel (Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion) and 2 Army jawans killed in action during a clash with Chinese troops at one of the standoff points in the Galwan Valley, Ladakh. Details awaited. 
Statement from Indian Army confirms the 3 deaths. Horrifying news from Ladakh:
Two updates: Casualties on both sides (unclear what nature/numbers on Chinese side). No bullets fired, clash was with stones and clubs. Several injured. Will update.
16 minutes after its first statement, Indian Army issues an amended version adding 3 words: ‘on both sides’.👇🏽
3 or more fatalities on the Chinese side too in last night’s brawl, sources tell me. No confirmation or clarity on this so far. Will update.
The Army refers to senior military officials meeting now to defuse the situation. Can confirm this meeting is taking place at Patrol Point 14, the mouth to the #GalwanValley.
2nd statement just out from the Indian Army in context of the #GalwanValley clash:
First ‘blue-tick’ word from China’s @globaltimesnews of Chinese casualties, but no numbers yet.
The news isn’t getting better. Hearing that Indian Army casualty figures could go up. Injuries have been grievous. Casualties confirmed on Chinese side, but no nature/numbers yet.
