World War 3 fears raised as Indian troops prepare for expeditions along contested border 168551 / Pixabay Related Stories Tensions surrounding the Himalayan border still remain between China and India with both countries laying claims. Fears of an all-out conflict have since been stoked as Indian troops prepare for mountaineering expeditions along the contested border. New Delhi is planning to launch a major skiing expedition along the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, the overall distance of the expedition being 1,500 kilometers. The plans for a mountaineering expedition would be New Delhi’s response to Beijing’s attempt to expand along the Himalayan borders. The skiing expedition would also involve geotagging, providing evidence, and documentation.