Siachen Day 2026– April 13
Siachen Day is observed annually by the Indian Army (IA) on 13 April to commemorate Operation Meghdoot (1984), when Indian troops secured key positions at Bilafond La Pass on the Siachen Glacier, gaining a strategic advantage in the Kashmir region.
Siachen Day is observed annually by the Indian Army (IA) on 13 April to commemorate Operation Meghdoot (1984), when Indian troops secured key positions at Bilafond La Pass on the Siachen Glacier, gaining a strategic advantage in the Kashmir region.
- 13th April 2026 marks the 42nd year of IA’s presence at Siachen Glacier.
About Operation Meghdoot:
Launch: Operation Meghdoot was launched by the IA on 13 April 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, marking the world’s longest ongoing military operation.
Reason : The operation was initiated after intelligence inputs indicated that Pakistan was planning military action in the Siachen region.
Leadership: The operation was led by Manohar Lal Chibber, Prem Nath Hoon, and Shiv Sharma.
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