US
124 soldiers and 11 civilians were trapped under snow after avalanche hit army base near Siachen
Capt Iqbal offered the supreme sacrifice, performing ‘beyond the call of duty’, as is stated in military dispatches
CAG report says young troops are devoid of proper food and equipment to fight tormentous snow and flashing sunlight
Eight others were trapped, out of which two have been rescued
Climate conditions in the region have claimed lives of hundreds Pakistani and Indian soldiers since 1984
Five army personnel went missing last Saturday after the avalanche hit their base in world’s highest battleground
70% of all deaths in Siachen have been due to the harsh weather and terrain
Pakistan army has sent troops for the rescue operation
124 soldiers and 11 civilians were trapped under snow near Siachen after avalanche hit army base in Gayari
Chief of army staff visits Siachen, addresses troops at Goma and Gilgit areas: ISPR