6 Things You Should Know About Indian Soldiers In Siachen

Operation Meghdoot:

Operation Meghdoot was carried out by Indian army in 1984 to foil the attempts of Pakistan to deploy its troops over the Siachen glaciers. In 1984, Pakistan claimed the authority over the Siachen glacier, and ordered its troops to capture the region till Karakoram Pass. But the Indian Intelligence leaked the information to the armed forces well before. Hence Indian Army along with Indian Air force launched this operation and eventually succeeded in preventing Pakistani soldiers in gaining authority over the region.

Cheetah Helicopters: 

Cheetah Helicopters plays an integral role in all the day to day activities of Indian Army in Siachen. Since the Siachen glacier is white dessert, consumption of fresh food is almost rare and this is why Cheetah Choppers deliver food and all other required products to the Indian army bases which consists of more than 3000 staffs on the glacier, which is at an altitude of 18, 875 ft. It is projected that the Indian government spends more than 6, 00, 00, 000 everyday in order to control Siachen.

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