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What are the key aspects of India's Operation Meghdoot in Siachen region

Explore the major milestones and challenges faced during the 40 years of Operation Meghdoot in Siachen.
  • Operation Meghdoot was launched by India in April 1984 to secure control over the Siachen Glacier in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Key milestones include establishing military posts at high altitudes, withstanding extreme weather conditions, and conducting aerial resupply missions.
  • Challenges faced during the operation include high altitude warfare, harsh weather, and logistical difficulties in maintaining supplies to troops.
  • Siachen has been called the world's highest battlefield, with temperatures dropping below -50 degrees Celsius.
  • The operation has resulted in the loss of many soldiers due to avalanches, frostbite, and high altitude pulmonary edema.
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Kumar Aspirants