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Army against vacation Siachen Glacier

Army against vacation Siachen Glacier

Author: Agencies
Publication: The Pioneer
Date: November 12, 2006

The army officials guarding Siachen are opposing the issue of demilitarising the glacier in the course of talks of resolving the confrontation between India and Pakistan on the world's highest battlefield issue.

"We have 12 strategically important peaks under our surveillance on the glacier. In addition, we have the advantage in Nubra and Shyok valleys. If we vacate the glacier, our position will be on the wane," Brigadier Om Prakash, the commander of the unit responsible for guarding Siachen, told a group of journalists here.

He said Siachen is a vital point for the defence of the Ladakh region and if the glacier is demilitarised, the enemy would be able to dictate the terms to New Delhi in this strategic region.

"India's hold on Siachen is a great disadvantage to Pakistan and blunts its expansionist design," Prakash said.

Indian troops currently hold the Saltoro ridge that overlooks Pakistani positions, giving them a military advantage. It is, however, more difficult to supply the Indian positions, which are largely dependent on aerial support.

Since four of the world's eight highest peaks are located in this region, mountaineers from across the globe come there for expeditions and bring in foreign exchange for the country's exchequer. "Besides, the area is a 5,000 sq km water reservoir which no one can ignore," Prakash said.


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