Sir — This refers to the editorial, “A peaceful roadmap” (August 5). What is sad is China’s refusal to revert to the status quo and its condition that India must withdraw troops to resume talks. As India is committed to the India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty and to protect Bhutan’s borders, it cannot turn a blind eye to Chinese operations at the tri-junction. Though India knows well that a stand-off with China will only aggravate the situation and is not in India’s interest in the long run, China should not take India for granted. China should come to the table to sort out the border question amicably before this escalates into violence.