The small punitive action taken, was not because it was sanctioned by the govt or the army top brass but because of the initiative of the commanders on the ground in response to the death of their colleagues . If deaths had not taken place it would have been swept under the carpet. Remember there are reports of 70+ Indian soldiers that were injured in clashes in Pangon Tso before the Galway clash, a incident that was conveniently brushed under the carpet.
The punishments listed mean zilch as far as the current situation on the border goes. The latest report said who that the Chinese have dug in in positions that were their objectives and are refusing to leave. What Is the GOI going to do about those? Pretend that all is well and activate their media and Internet trolls to try and convince the public that it is so?