India was thus able to pre-empt Pakistani attempt to occupy Saltoro Range… Salute! ), instrumental in the Army launching Operation Meghdoot and securing the dominating heights of Siachen Glacier in 1984, died at the Army’s Research and Referral (R&R) hospital here on Thursday. “First to report on Pakistani mischief in Siachen sending patrol and mountaineering expeditions to the Glacier area. India was thus able to pre-empt Pakistani attempt to occupy Saltoro Range… Salute!,” said former Army Chief Gen. VP Malik on twitter. On April 13, 1984, India launched Operation Meghdoot to capture the 76.4-km glacier on the Saltoro ridge.

Source: The Hindu December 31, 2020 13:51 UTC