Missing PLA Soldier Crossed Border To Help Local Herdsman: China

China’s People’s Liberation Army asserted that its soldier, who was missing since October 18, had crossed the LAC to help local herdsmen. The PLA officials said they were in contact with India and hoped for his safe return as per the consensus derived in 7th Commander-level talk amid border standoff. The Indian Army confirmed they identified soldier as Corporal Wang Ya Long, and received a request from PLA regarding him.