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danger. The police and riflemen were about 150 behind. The Chinese ran another 50X to 60X and then stumbled and
fell. The police and riflemen arrived and he was brought
back to Camp and then as soon as the ambulance arrived, was
sent to Hospital. He fell about 200 yards from the wire.
(signed) Debi Datt. Subadar.
Third itness.
1st Kumaon Rifles.
No.11845 Rfn. Tej Singh states:-
I was in the Guard at MA TAU CHUNG on January 9th.
when at about 17.45 hrs. the alarm was sounded by No.3 sentry.
I stood to with the remainder of the Guard. I saw a Chinese
running across the fields and No.3 sentry was firing at him.
No.3 Sentry then ceased fire. Subadar Debi Datt the Camp
Commandant then ordered me to fire. I fired one shot and
Subadar Debi Datt then
ran 50X before he fell
missed. I fired again and hit him.
told me to cease fire. The escapee
while trying to get up a steep bank. The Police and one or two riflemon then arrived and brought the Chinese back to Camp. He was about 150% away when I fired the second shot.
(signed) Rfn. Teg Singh.
Fourth Witness.
1st Kumaon Rifles.
No. 489 Police Sergeant Bakhshish Singh states:-
I was onsduty at HA TAU CHUNG Camp on January 9th. At about 17.45 hrs. I heard the alarm sounded from the direction
of No.3 Sentry. About half minute later while I was running
in that direction I heard some shots and saw a Chinese
running across the fields. There were five shots and the Chinese was hit with the last shot. He was then about 150x from the camp.
He ran another 50% and then fell down. I
ran up with some riflemen and brought him back to camp.
(signed) Bakhshish Singh.
Fifth Fitness.
L.S.B. 489.
No. B. 194 P.C. Ganga Singh states:-