How has Op Meghdoot contributed to the geopolitics of Siachen region
Examine the significance of Operation Meghdoot in the context of border disputes and strategic military presence in the Siachen Glacier.
- Operation Meghdoot, launched in 1984 by the Indian Army, led to India's successful military occupation of the Siachen Glacier in the disputed region.
- It established Indian military presence at a strategically important location, giving India the high-ground advantage over Pakistan in the region.
- The operation was a response to Pakistan's attempts to claim the area, and it helped secure India's territorial boundaries in the region.
- Siachen Glacier's strategic importance lies in its proximity to major passes in the Karakoram Range, making it crucial for both countries' military operations.
- Operation Meghdoot heightened the border dispute between India and Pakistan in the Siachen region and emphasized the significance of military presence in high-altitude terrains for national security.
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