JAMMU: Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen D Anbu visited forward posts of Siachen “the highest battlefield in the world”.
He was accompanied by the Corps Commander, Lt Gen PJS Pannu. Interacting with troops at forward posts in super high altitude, he appreciated the good work by them in challenging conditions and inhospitable terrain.
He was also briefed on the operational preparedness and security situation in the region by the Corps Commander and other Commanders on ground.
At the Siachen base camp, the Army Commander operationalised the “Avalanche Panthers, Mountain Rescuers” a highly skilled force with in-depth knowledge, adaptability with local terrain and weather conditions, with capability to respond in the shortest possible time for rescue operations, especially in glaciated terrain.
The team was raised on December 6, 2016 at Siachen base camp comprising troops from Ladakh Scouts who being the ‘Sons of the Soil’ are well adapted to terrain and weather conditions prevalent in this high altitude region. (AGENCIES)
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