The guy stepped on a Chinese landmine. But since there wasn't any actual confrontation, the Chinese can deny it all they want. I guess India is also worried about a call for war so it has not mentioned anything either (i.e. the Tibetans were sacrificed).
SRINAGAR, Kashmir — India banned more Chinese phone apps on Wednesday as tensions continue to escalate along its disputed border with China, with one Indian soldier reportedly killed earlier this week by a Chinese land mine.
The Indian government is blocking Chinese apps from its huge domestic market to strike back against China amid a tense border standoff.
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