Chinese PLA hands over missing Arunachal teen to Indian Army
A week after Arunachal Pradesh's 19-year-old Miram Taron went missing, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) handed over the teenager to the Indian Army on Thursday.
Following the return of the teen, Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju informed through Twitter that due procedures including the medical examination are being followed.
"The Chinese PLA has handed over the young boy from Arunachal Pradesh Shri Miram Taron to Indian Army. Due procedures are being followed including the medical examination," said Union Minister.
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Miram Taron, a resident of Jido village in the Upper Siang District, went missing in Arunachal Pradesh on January 18. On Wednesday, Rijiju had confirmed that the youth will be repatriated to the Indian side.
On Wednesday, the minister had informed that the "Chinese PLA has confirmed that young Indian from Arunachal Pradesh Miram Taron will be repatriated to the Indian side. Will disclose the exact place and time later for a smooth proceeding."
Rijiju, on Tuesday, had stated that the Indian Army has exchanged the youth's personal details with the Chinese side in order to prove his identity.
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