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Operation Meghdoot Successful - India gains control over Siachen Glacier
Map of Siachen
Indian Army Troops in Siachen, 1984
Yeah! a special day indeed in India's military history as on this day way back in 1984 Indian Army launched Operation Meghdoot resulting in Indian troops gaining full control of the entire Siachen Glacier - this military operation was unique as the first assault launched in the world's highest battlefield.
Sheer Carelessness on part of Islamabad
In 1983, Pakistani generals decided to stake their claim through troop deployments to the Siachen glacier. After analysing the Indian Army's mountaineering expeditions, they feared that India might capture key ridges and passes near the glacier, and decided to send their own troops first. Islamabad ordered Arctic-weather gear from a London supplier, unaware that the same supplier provided outfits to the Indians. The Indians were informed about this development and initiated their own plan, providing them with a head start. According to TIME magazine, India gained more than 1,000 square miles (3,000 km2) of territory because of its military operations in Siachen.
OPERATION MEGHDOOT
THE SIACHEN CONFLICT
An IAF Cheetah drops supplies at a forward post on the Siachen Glacier
Wing Commander S.C. Mishra during Operation Meghdoot
An Indian army mountaineer on Indira Col above Siachen glacier in 1981 above Siachen glacier in 1981
At last but not the least - The man under whose leadership it was made possible! -
Colonel Narendra Kumar
Map of Siachen
Indian Army Troops in Siachen, 1984
Yeah! a special day indeed in India's military history as on this day way back in 1984 Indian Army launched Operation Meghdoot resulting in Indian troops gaining full control of the entire Siachen Glacier - this military operation was unique as the first assault launched in the world's highest battlefield.
Sheer Carelessness on part of Islamabad
In 1983, Pakistani generals decided to stake their claim through troop deployments to the Siachen glacier. After analysing the Indian Army's mountaineering expeditions, they feared that India might capture key ridges and passes near the glacier, and decided to send their own troops first. Islamabad ordered Arctic-weather gear from a London supplier, unaware that the same supplier provided outfits to the Indians. The Indians were informed about this development and initiated their own plan, providing them with a head start. According to TIME magazine, India gained more than 1,000 square miles (3,000 km2) of territory because of its military operations in Siachen.
OPERATION MEGHDOOT
THE SIACHEN CONFLICT
An IAF Cheetah drops supplies at a forward post on the Siachen Glacier
Wing Commander S.C. Mishra during Operation Meghdoot
An Indian army mountaineer on Indira Col above Siachen glacier in 1981 above Siachen glacier in 1981
At last but not the least - The man under whose leadership it was made possible! -
Colonel Narendra Kumar
