Day: January 2, 2025

MY DAYS IN SIACHEN WITH 5 KUMAON

MY DAYS IN SIACHEN WITH 5 KUMAON

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE A deeply moving experience based on personal anecdotes of brothers in arms, brings to life
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THE KARAKORAMS – MOUNTAINEERS PARADISE

THE KARAKORAMS – MOUNTAINEERS PARADISE

As described by Wikipedia, the Karakoram is the second-highest mountain range on Earth and is part of a complex of
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OPERATION HONDA: CAPTURE OF ASHOK POST

OPERATION HONDA: CAPTURE OF ASHOK POST

In the mid-80s, after Operation Meghdoot commenced in Siachen Glacier, there were a number of small actions as India and
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BATTLE FOR BILAFOND LA – SEPTEMBER 1987

BATTLE FOR BILAFOND LA – SEPTEMBER 1987

There have been several small force level attacks on the Saltoro Range between the Indian and Pakistan Army in the
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ONTO THE SALTORO – SECURING DAS POST

ONTO THE SALTORO – SECURING DAS POST

The early days of OPERATION MEGHDOOT were extremely tough. Climbing up to the Saltoro Range and securing critical features called
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OPERATION IBEX

OPERATION IBEX

It is a matter of great pride and honour for a soldier to serve in the challenging environment of Siachen
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BATTLE OF POINT 5770

BATTLE OF POINT 5770

EVICTING PAKISTANI INTRUSION NEAR THE SOUTHERN GLACIER DURING THE KARGIL WARMost battles during the 1999 Kargil War were fought in
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HELICOPTER RESCUE FROM NUN KUN

HELICOPTER RESCUE FROM NUN KUN

Landings on Treacherous Slopes: A Personal Perspective The allure of scaling towering peaks, especially those nestled within the majestic embrace
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SECURING THE NORTHERN SKIES

SECURING THE NORTHERN SKIES

Operation Sledge, the codename for capture of Leh, was planned by the Pakistani Army Headquarters (HQ) in February 1948. Launched
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SIACHEN GLACIER – WHERE ONLY THE BRAVE FLY

SIACHEN GLACIER – WHERE ONLY THE BRAVE FLY

In the Siachen battlefront where there is a constant jostling for dominance, our Army holds the line, manning inhospitable, snowbound
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