

Dorjay, however, strongly refutes Tangay’s claims. In a lengthy press statement, in response to Tangay’s complaint, he accuses Tangay and others of trying to defame him. “There is not even a single household in village Demchok,” he said in his statement. Dorjay, went on to make allegations of impropriety against Tangay for having sold grazing land illegally. Dorjay has also lodged a first information report against Tangay for raking up the issue of partisan distribution of tents.

Harassed and enraged, Demchok villagers have descended to Leh to protest against this action of the Executive Councilor of LAHDC. Demchok villagers confirm that all tents, which were set up last year in Demchok area within the Indian territory by Chinese civilians in collusion with Chinese PLA, continue to exist.