The chief of the Indian Army, Manoj Mukund Naravane, said here on Friday that the troops are on high alert at Line of Actual Control (LAC), keeping a close watch on the activities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

The army chief also pointed that India wants the status quo ante of April 2020 to be restored. Naravane stated that India has made it clear to China that de-escalation will only be considered once disengagement is completed to the mutual satisfaction of both sides.