Doklam is a disputed area close to the tri-junction between India, China and Bhutan. China and Bhutan have engaged in a long territorial dispute over the area.

China has released a map to back its claim accusing Indian troops of allegedly "transgressing" into Doklam area of Sikkim sector, to prevent the People's Liberation Army troops from building a road in the area. The map, with a blue arrow and marking points in Chinese, was released by the Chinese foreign ministry Friday night and shows Doklam as a part of the Chinese territory.

Earlier on Friday, India expressed concern over China's efforts to construct a road in Doklam and said it had already conveyed to Beijing that such an action would represent a significant change of status quo with "serious" security implications for India.