A 1996 agreement prohibited the use of guns and explosives near the border.
In September 2020, China accused India of firing shots at its troops. India accused China of firing into the air.
If true, it would be the first time in 45 years that shots were fired at the border.
It would be the first time in 45 years shots were fired, breaking an agreement barring firearm use.
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