SIACHEN (1/3) : The High Altitude Battlefield
Siachen The High Altitude Battlefield © opindia.com ______________________________________ Right from their independence,India and Pakistan began their shared history of bloodshed. Despite multiple attempts for peace,Indo-Pak border remains the disputed border in the world. This blog is about the SIACHEN... termed as the worlds highest battlefield till the date. 1. What is SIACHEN ? Is it very important ? Siachen is Glacier region,located in eastern Karakoram range of Himalayas,just northeast of point NJ9842 on the Line of Control (LOC). Siachen Glacier is located at 6000 mtrs above sealevel and a 30mile long patch ,which is also the second longest glacier in the non polar region. © news.bbc.co.uk It a geographical region with negligible population & least economic importance. But it is the most important geopolitical area for India as it seperates Pakistan &China. 2. Pakistan's claim The Karachi treaty & Shimla Treaty were the 2 peace treaties held between India...