‘Capital of valor and courage’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits soldiers at Siachen

Singh, accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande, distributed sweets among the soldiers.

“I congratulate you for the way you protect the country at the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen glacier. The land of Siachen is not an ordinary land. It is a symbol of the country’s sovereignty and perseverance. It represents our national determination. Our national capital is Delhi, Mumbai is our economic capital, our technological capital is Bengaluru, but Siachen is the capital of valor and courage,” Singh said.

This visit occurred shortly after the Indian Army commemorated its 40th year of presence in the strategically crucial area. Singh conducted a thorough review of the security situation in the region, interacting with soldiers deployed there. Situated approximately 20,000 feet above sea level in the Karakoram range, the Siachen glacier poses formidable challenges to soldiers, including frostbite and high winds.

In April 1984, the Indian Army established full control over the Siachen Glacier under ‘Operation Meghdoot.’ Since then, it has intensified its presence in the region.

Notably, in January of last year, Captain Shiva Chauhan from the Army’s Corps of Engineers became the first woman officer to be operationally deployed at a frontline post in the Siachen Glacier.

Singh also paid tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the war memorial in Siachen base camp, honoring their sacrifices.

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