12 Facts About Siachen conflict

1.

Siachen conflict, sometimes referred to as the Siachen Glacier conflict or the Siachen War, was a military conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed 1,000-square-mile Siachen Glacier region in Kashmir.

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The Siachen conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths, mostly due to natural hazards.

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3.

Siachen conflict Glacier is the highest battleground on earth, where India and Pakistan have fought intermittently since 13 April 1984.

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4.

Siachen conflict is seen as a major military setback by the Pakistani Army.

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5.

Siachen conflict is a symbol of the worst aspects of their relationship.

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Siachen conflict is considered a military setback by the Pakistan Army.

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7.

That the Indians dominate the area from the Saltoro Ridge and Pakistani troops are nowhere near the Siachen conflict Glacier is a fact never mentioned in public.

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In Pakistan, Siachen conflict is a subject that hurts, just like a thorn in its flesh; it is a psychological drain on the Pakistani Army.

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9.

Siachen glacier and its conflict was depicted in a 48-page comic book, Siachen: The Cold War, released in August 2012.

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10.

Siachen conflict was taken to Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi.

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11.

Siachen conflict interacted with the Indian soldiers deployed in Siachen and commended their courage.

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12.

Siachen conflict claimed that more than 1,100 Indian soldiers have died defending the Siachen glacier.

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