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36 yrs of Operation Meghdoot
On 13 April 1984, Indian Army launched #OpMeghdoot to capture Siachen Glacier. This was the first assault launched in the highest battlefield in the world.
It was led by Lt Gen PN Hoon.
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@Tiny_Dhillon @ShivAroor
36 yrs of Operation Meghdoot
On 13 April 1984, Indian Army launched #OpMeghdoot to capture Siachen Glacier. This was the first assault launched in the highest battlefield in the world.
It was led by Lt Gen PN Hoon.
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@Tiny_Dhillon @ShivAroor
In 1983, Pakistan decided to capture major peaks in Siachen Glacier once the winters pass.
With a plan to stake their claim through troop deployments by April 17, 1984, Pak ordered 150 Arctic gears for its troops from a London-based supplier.
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#OperationMeghdoot @CestMoiz
With a plan to stake their claim through troop deployments by April 17, 1984, Pak ordered 150 Arctic gears for its troops from a London-based supplier.
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#OperationMeghdoot @CestMoiz
Pakistan was unaware that the same supplier provided outfits to the Indians.
RAW got whiff abt this development & India ordered 300 Arctic-weather gears.
RAW ensured failing the Pakistani delivery of gears on time while India gets their gears in advance.(3/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
RAW got whiff abt this development & India ordered 300 Arctic-weather gears.
RAW ensured failing the Pakistani delivery of gears on time while India gets their gears in advance.(3/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
Due to RAW's efforts, Indian Army then decided to act swiftly in order to prevent Pakistan from occupying the Siachen glacier.
Army planned an operation to occupy the glacier by April 13, 1984, to preempt the Pakistani Army by about 4 days. (4/n)
#OpMeghdoot
@Vikram_Sood
Army planned an operation to occupy the glacier by April 13, 1984, to preempt the Pakistani Army by about 4 days. (4/n)
#OpMeghdoot
@Vikram_Sood
Brigadier Vijay Channa, who was tasked with launching the operation between April 10 and 30 to occupy the Saltoro ridge.
He chose April 13, because it was the #Baisakhi day when the Pakistanis would be least expecting the Indians to launch an operation. (5/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
He chose April 13, because it was the #Baisakhi day when the Pakistanis would be least expecting the Indians to launch an operation. (5/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
The first phase of the operation began in March 1984 with the march on foot.
A full battalion of the Kumaon Regiment and units from the Ladakh Scouts, marched with full battle packs through an ice-bound Zoji La pass for days. (6/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
A full battalion of the Kumaon Regiment and units from the Ladakh Scouts, marched with full battle packs through an ice-bound Zoji La pass for days. (6/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
First unit to establish position on the heights of the glacier was led by Major R. S. Sandhu.
Next unit led by Captain Sanjay Kulkarni secured Bilafond La.
And the remaining forward deployment units led by Captain P. V. Yadav secured the remaining heights of Saltoro Ridge. (7/n)
Next unit led by Captain Sanjay Kulkarni secured Bilafond La.
And the remaining forward deployment units led by Captain P. V. Yadav secured the remaining heights of Saltoro Ridge. (7/n)
On 13 Apr, a platoon of 4 KUMAON led by then-Captain Sanjay Kulkarni (now Lt Gen (Retd)) planted the first Indian flag at Bilafond La Siachen glacier.
By 13 Apr, approx 300 Indian troops were captured the critical peaks & passes of the glacier. (8/n)
#OpMeghdoot @majorgauravarya
By 13 Apr, approx 300 Indian troops were captured the critical peaks & passes of the glacier. (8/n)
#OpMeghdoot @majorgauravarya
On 13 April, a Pakistani helicopter flew overhead & found that the Indian troops already deployed at the glacier.
Brig Pervez Musharraf (later President of Pakistan) stated in his autobiography that Pakistan lost 2,553.0 sq. km of territory. (9/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
@Leopard212
Brig Pervez Musharraf (later President of Pakistan) stated in his autobiography that Pakistan lost 2,553.0 sq. km of territory. (9/n)
#OperationMeghdoot
@Leopard212
#OperationMeghdoot successfully executed & India won Siachen.
Lt Gen M L Chibber, then Northern Army Commander wrote in an official note: “The enemy was taken completely by surprise & an area of approx 3300 sq km, illegally shown as part of PoK was now under our control.”
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Lt Gen M L Chibber, then Northern Army Commander wrote in an official note: “The enemy was taken completely by surprise & an area of approx 3300 sq km, illegally shown as part of PoK was now under our control.”
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Today, since 36 years of #OperationMeghdoot, Indian Army continues to stand guard at Siachen Glacier.
India is grateful to the military leaders who planned & successfully executed the Ops Meghdoot. We salute the unmatched bravery, courage & sacrifice of our Braveheart.
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India is grateful to the military leaders who planned & successfully executed the Ops Meghdoot. We salute the unmatched bravery, courage & sacrifice of our Braveheart.
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