New Delhi, August 11: The Indian Army has denied reports of having ordered the evacuation of villages near Doklam amidst the continuing stand-off with China. According to latest reports, while there have been additional troops and tanks along with artillery and air defence units in the Tibet Military District by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), there is no major or unusual movement along the Line of Actual Control. A Times of India report quoted government sources as saying, “No village has been evacuated. Neither does the Army propose to get any evacuated. Unnecessary panic should not be spread.” Also Read - Schools Reopening From Monday: What is Partial Resumption? Is There Any Compulsion to Attend Classes? FAQs Answered

This came after reports emerged on Thursday that at least 100 villagers in areas near Doklam have been moved out to safer places. Some reports indicated that nearly 100 residents of Nathang village have been asked to vacate their houses immediately by Indian Army. The Nathang village is located 35 km away from Doklam in Sikkim sector. Also Read - Coronavirus Creates Havoc: 3 MPs, 6 MLAs And Former President Among COVID's VVIP Victims

However, reports indicate that the Indian Army is taking no chances and has deployed enough troops along the border. “With China being belligerent and showing its teeth to make India buckle down, the Indian Army has taken counter-measures as a precaution,” said a sources as quoted by TOI. Also Read - COVID-19: With Spike of Over 92,000 Cases, India's Tally Surpasses 54 Lakh-mark; Recovery Rate Nears 80% | Key Points

While the Indian Army has reportedly increased troops, China says that only 53 Indian soldiers remained in Doklam and asked India to pull them back.

For the past two months, China has been insisting that India withdraws its troops from Doklam. But India is for a simultaneous withdrawal from Doklam. India has stated to China that Doklam belongs to its other neighbour Bhutan. On Thursday, the Bhutanese administration also made it clear to China that Doklam belongs to them. Reports also say that India is also looking at diplomatic channels to find a solution to the Doklam stand-off.

The India-China stand-off began in mid-June when the Indian Army prevented Chinese troops from building a road in Doklam.