Amid the ongoing stand-off between India and China, the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy have been deployed in the Pangong lake area in eastern Ladakh. The idea behind the deployment of the MARCOS in Eastern Ladakh is to enhance the integration of the three services and provide the naval commandos exposure to extreme cold weather conditions.

“The MARCOS have been deployed in the Pangong lake area where the Indian and Chinese forces have been engaged in a conflict situation since April-May time frame this year,” the sources said.

The Navy commandos are also soon going to get new boats for operations in the lake along with the existing infrastructure for operations in the lake. Indian Army’s Special Forces including the Para Special Forces and Cabinet Secretariat’s Special Frontier Force have also been operating in Eastern Ladakh for carrying out special operations for a long time.