NEW DELHI: Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Ranbir Singh today declined his Pakistani counterpart’s offer for help in rescuing Indian soldiers buried under snow after an avalanche hit their post in Siachen Glacier, saying necessary resources have already been put in place.
Army sources said Pakistan’s DGMO Maj Gen Amir Riaz called up earlier in the day and offered help.
They said such calls are routine whenever any incident happens near the border.
“During the conversation, he offered Pakistani help which was declined for now saying that enough resources have been put in place,” the sources siad.
Incidentally, the offer of help came over 30 hours after the incident.
Ten soldiers of an army post, located at an altitude of 19,600 feet, were hit by a massive avalanche in the early hours yesterday.
Rescue operations by specialized teams of the army and the air force continued for the second day today amid fears that they may be dead. (AGENCIES)
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