evidence: Demchok is a remote village located in the southeastern part of Ladakh, near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, and comes under administrative jurisdiction of Leh district. As the Centre has created five new districts in Ladakh, Demchok will now become a part of Changthang district. Situated at an altitude of about 13,500 feet, Demchok is known for its strategic significance and its location along the Indus River. The village has a sparse population (about 70 people) and is one of the last inhabited regions before the border with China. Demchok is in Indian administered Ladakh in the disputed Demchok sector. Historically, Demchok has been a point of contention between India and China, with both countries claiming the area. The village has been subject to territorial disputes, especially due to being inside the Demchok sector, which has seen occasional standoffs between Indian and Chinese forces. Despite the tensions, Demchok remains an important settlement due to its strategic location and proximity to the Charding Nullah, a stream that marks part of the border.