DOKLAM: INDIA AND CHINA LOCK HORNS Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a standoff since June at Doklam in the Sikkim section of the Bhutan-China border. This is the longest stand-off between the two armies since 1987. It all began when Indian troops stopped Chinese troops from building a road in Doklam, citing the disputed status of the territory. Doklam is claimed by Bhutan, which has protested against Chinese road building. China says the construction of the road is justified since Doklam has been Chinese territory since ancient times. New Delhi backs Bhutan's claims and sees a Chinese road in Doklam as a threat because the region is very close to the Siliguri Corridor, which connects India's northeastern part with the rest of the country. Today the situation is such that many experts ponder over a possible sequel to the Sino Indian war. Political relations between the two countries continue to be tense over certain incidents, stands that b...