Operation Meghdoot: How India Conquered the World's Highest Battlefield #war #indiafightsback #facts

At 16,000 feet, where the air is thin and temperatures drop below -40°C, India launched Operation Meghdoot—a daring mission to secure the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. In 1984, with intelligence of Pakistan’s plans to occupy the region, India acted first.

Led by Colonel Narinder Kumar, brave soldiers climbed ice-covered peaks and captured strategic passes like Sia La, Bilafond La, and Gyong La—before the enemy even arrived. Operation Meghdoot wasn’t just about territory. It was about vision, strategy, and unmatched courage.

This operation claimed the lives of many—not just to bullets, but to avalanches and brutal weather. And yet, it stands as a testament to India’s resolve.

📍 “Quartered in snow, silent to remain… when the bugle calls, they shall rise and march again.”

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