The Indian Army and Indian Air Force recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of Operation Meghdoot (Cloud Messenger), which commenced on April 13, 1984.
About the Operation Meghdoot:
- Indian Army and Indian Air Force had advanced to the Siachen Glacier to secure heights dominating the northern Ladakh region.
- Following Operation Meghdoot, the Siachen Glacier remains under Indian control.
- 17 days prior to Operation Meghdoot, the Indian Army launched Exercise Walnut Cracker to occupy certain heights around the Siachen Glacier.
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