LEH: The Fire and fury corps of the Indian Army paid a "heartfelt tribute to the valour and sacrifice" of soldiers on Monday, remembering the ones who died five years ago (in 2020) during the Galwan valley clashes at the India-China border.

"On Galwan Day, Fire and Fury Corps paid heartfelt tribute to the valour and supreme sacrifice of our bravehearts who stood resolute in the face of adversity. The indomitable courage in Galwan Valley forever resonates in the hearts of every Indian. The nation honours their families with deep respect. Their sacrifice continues to inspire generations," the Fire and Fury corps posted on X.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also remembered the soldiers who died during the clash, lauding their bravery, sacrifice and courage.

"Five years ago today, our brave soldiers sacrificed their all while protecting the country's borders in the Galwan Valley. Their bravery, sacrifice and indomitable courage will always remain alive in the hearts of every Indian. Hundreds of salutes to these true sons of Mother India. Jai Hind," the Congress leader's post read.

20 Indian soldiers had died during the Galwan valley clash on June 16, 2020, five years ago, while the Chinese side also faced heavy casualties.

Following the clashes, tensions between India and China rose with the army deploying formations near the Galwan Valley, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and undertook a range of activities such as surveying border areas to stop a "possible" Chinese aggression.

Since the clashes, India and China have disengaged from various border areas steadily, and have also created a buffer zone in various areas.