June 20, 2020: Ten Indian soldiers, including four officers, who had been detained by the Chinese Army after the violent clashes of June 15 in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action, were released on Friday after intense negotiations.

The release of the men, including two Majors, came about after three days of negotiations in the Galwan Valley headed by a Major General of the Army.

As per reports, the Army, while not commenting on the details of the release, has said that all soldiers involved in the clash with the Chinese have now been accounted for.

"It is clarified that there are no Indian troops missing in action," the Army said in a brief statement on Thursday.

According to the sources, China claimed it had not seized any Indian soldiers. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the claim at a daily press briefing in response to questions.

Seventy-six Indian soldiers were injured and remain in hospital after the clashes. All of them are expected to return to duty within 15 days. None are in a critical condition.