Operation Honda – Capture of Ashok Post in Siachen Glacier

In the mid-80s, after Operation Meghdoot commenced in Siachen Glacier, there were a number of small actions as India and Pakistan attempted to gain positions of advantage. Op HONDA was one such action, which prevented Pakistan from gaining dominance in the vital Bilafond La area. The position was so advantageous, that Pakistan attempted to wrest it back from India by launching a brigade sized attack in 1987. Gen Anbu, who participated in the capture of Ashok post, gives us a first person account.

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Lt Gen Devraj Anbu, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM (Retd) was commissioned into SIKH LI Regiment in June 1980. In his long and illustrious service, he has held many challenging assignments in operational areas. He commanded a Brigade on the LC in Kashmir, a Division in high altitude in Sikkim, and the Corps in Tezpur. He went on to become the Northern Army Commander in J&K and finally retired last year as Vice Chief of Army Staff. He has been an extremely dedicated and inspiring professional and leader