Srinagar: Army today observed 36th Siachen Day to remember its soldiers who were killed during the battle with Pakistan army to regain control of strategic passes.
Defence spokesman in Srinagar said that on the occasion of the 36th Siachen Day, which was observed with solemnity and reverence by the Fire & Fury Corps in Siachen, tributes were paid to the soldiers who laid their life during the battle.
The spokesman said that on 13 April 1984, the Indian Army launched ‘Operation MEGHDOOT’ to secure Bilafond La and other passes on the Saltoro Ridgeline, from Pakistani aggression.
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"Since then, it has been a saga of unparalleled valour in the face of a belligerent enemy, arduous terrain and challenging climatic conditions," he said, adding that on this day every year army commemorates the courage and fortitude displayed by troops of the Indian Army in securing the highest and coldest battlefield in the world.
He said the Siachen Warriors continue to guard the ‘Frozen Frontier’ with tenacity and resolve against all odds. The ‘Siachen Day’ every year honours all the Siachen Warriors who served their motherland while successfully thwarting evil designs of the enemy, over the years.
