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Gen Anbu visits forward posts of Siachen | operationalises highly skilled on glaciated terrain 'Avalanche Panthers Mountain Rescuers' |
Partapur (Siachen base), January 12, (Scoop News)-Army Commander Northern Command, Lt Gen D. Anbu, visited forward posts of Siachen “The Highest Battle Field in the World” on Wednesday, a defence spokesman said on Thursday.
He was accompanied by the Corps Commander, Lt Gen PJS Pannu, of Leh based 14th Corps.
While interacting with the troops at the 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.
While 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, last year at Siachen Base Camp comprising mainly of the troops from the Ladakh Scouts who being the 'Sons of the Soil' are well adapted to terrain and weather conditions prevalent in this high altitude region.... |
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