Siachen Glacier - The Bharat Battle field

          We are earning just not because we are intelligent, we are comfortable not just because we are rich enough, we are living happily not just because we have good relationships. All these are happening because we have people who are fighting for us every second throughout the year, at every weather conditions without any fear, they are struggling for us to make us survive happily, they are "ARMY - The Heart of the Nation".

Indian Army Logo

          We have profile pictures of Celebrities, we follow them every moment via social media, but we don't have enough time know about our Army. We are giving our best to let the users know more about the Army and their sacrifices through this article. There are Armed forces at every part but we here exclusively sharing about SIACHEN GLACIER.

SIACHEN GLACIER :

          Siachen glacier is the highest Battlefield located on Earth. Siachen translated gives the meaning "The place of abundant roses", this was situated in Eastern Karakoram range of  Himalayas at an altitude of 5753m above sea level. Covering an area of 700 square kilometers. It records temperature up to  -50° C with an average winter snowfall of 35 feet height. This is the toughest place to survive and Coldest Battlefield where our Soldier's working for their Mother Land.

Siachen Glacier on map

Conflict with Pakistan :

          We all know that the major conflict issue between India and Pakistan is Kashmir. This Siachen is also part of this conflict zone. But, this was unpopulated and deserted due to its wild environmental and weather conditions till 1970. But, during the period between 1970's and 1980's Pakistan with official Government orders have attempted many expeditions to hold the glacier under their control. Once getting aware of this, Indian Army Colonel Narendra Kumar also mounted Indian Army on the Siachen as a counter-exercise for Pakistan Army. On 13th April 1984 Indian Air Force launched a mission called "Meghdoot" which means "Divine Cloud Messenger".

Narendra Bull Kumar

          As a counter, Pakistan Armed force also responded quickly and deployed its troop with a race to Siachen top. Within a week Indian Army got an upper hand over Pakistani Soldiers and got control over most of the Siachen. They undertook two of three of the Mountain passes namely Sia la and Blindfold La where one pass Gyong was secured by Pakistan.

          Now, India is safeguarding on a higher altitude and at lower altitude, Pakistan is safeguarding. The situation at present in Siachen is Pakistan can't come up and India can't come down. Two countries are maintaining their armies at severe conditions for their respective Nations.

Few Facts about Siachen Glacier and Soldier's life  :

1. It is the Highest and Coldest Battlefield in the World with 18000 ft altitude above sea level and -45°C to -50°C temperatures.
2. If you touch any metal object for 15 seconds with your bare skin then you will be affected to frostbite.  You might get both Sunburn and frostbite at a time.
3. Living in this kind of higher altitude will result in speech blurring, memory loss, loss of appetite, weight loss and sleep disorders.
4. If Soldiers stuck in danger there is no guarantee when their rescue Helicopter will come. As it was a frosty higher altitude, pilots have to risk their lives to rescue them.
5. During odd weather days, there will be  Zero Visibility which means you won't be able to see even the hands of next person due to fog. This is the reason Soldiers in Siachen tie ropes connecting with each other. This kind of wild weather will remain for 30 days or more, soldiers have a utilize the food supplements effectively until Strom clears.
6. They don't give beds and they use food supplement bags as beds. It takes nearly 3 hours to warm bucket of water.
7. Some base camps are now provided with bio-toilets but in some camps, they have to poop in open place, but the dangerous thing is that if you are sitting on a thin layer you will be bury under the layer of snow instantly.
8. Soldiers keep themselves busy with books and games because if they are isolated for more time they may get affected psychologically. They get satellite phone calls weekly once from their families with 2 minutes duration. They can sacrifice their quota for other soldiers if they want.
9. Every Soldier carries a load of 30 kilos during regular patrol. It takes almost 3 hours to relieve themselves.
10. Till now, both Countries have lost almost of 4000 army personnel due to frostbite, and other complications. On average  One Pakistani Soldier is dying for four days and One Indian Soldier is losing his life every following day on average.
11. India and Pakistan are maintaining overall 150 outposts on Glacier. Both Nations are spending nearly $300 - $500 million.
12. The Water which is a result of glacier melting is the main water source for Nubra river. This Nurba joins in Shyok river and Shyok in turns joins the Indus river which is the crucial water source for Pakistan and India.

          People at borders working for us expecting nothing from us other than our happiness and Security. Here, we should at least know how they are struggling and fighting for our security round the clock. In return, we cannot give anything for their immeasurable National service other than a Big Salute to the Brave Army.

We dedicate this article for INDIAN ARMY

"Mera Bharath Mahaan"

"JAI HIND"

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National Anthem on Siachen

 

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