An Indian paramilitary trooper is seen in Kashmir on Monday. The country is investing US$553 million into buying guns for border protection, six months after a stand-off with China on its borders. Photo: AFPAn Indian paramilitary trooper is seen in Kashmir on Monday. The country is investing US$553 million into buying guns for border protection, six months after a stand-off with China on its borders. Photo: AFP
An Indian paramilitary trooper is seen in Kashmir on Monday. The country is investing US$553 million into buying guns for border protection, six months after a stand-off with China on its borders. Photo: AFP
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India spends US$553 million on guns for border troops six months after showdown with China

Topic |   India
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 2:35am, 17 Jan, 2018

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An Indian paramilitary trooper is seen in Kashmir on Monday. The country is investing US$553 million into buying guns for border protection, six months after a stand-off with China on its borders. Photo: AFPAn Indian paramilitary trooper is seen in Kashmir on Monday. The country is investing US$553 million into buying guns for border protection, six months after a stand-off with China on its borders. Photo: AFP
An Indian paramilitary trooper is seen in Kashmir on Monday. The country is investing US$553 million into buying guns for border protection, six months after a stand-off with China on its borders. Photo: AFP
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