Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base

Rajnath Singh today visited the Siachen Army Base - the world's highest battlefield, on his first visit as the defence minister. He bonded with soldiers over Jalebis. He paid tribute to soldiers who died while serving in Siachen. Senior Army officers accompanied the Defence Minister on his first visit to the Siachen Army base.

Jun 03, 2019 21:37 IST
  • Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base
    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Siachen to review the security situation along the borders.
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  • Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base
    The Army briefed Rajnath Singh about routine operations, including air support provided by the Indian Air Force.
  • Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base
    The Siachen base camp is at an average altitude of 20,000 feet. It is also one of the coldest battlefields in the world.
  • Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base
    Senior Army officers accompanied Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his first visit to the Siachen Army base.
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  • Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base
    Rajnath Singh paid tributes to soldiers who sacrificed their lives while serving in Siachen.
  • Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base
    Rajnath Singh was also seen interacting with soldiers while sharing Jalebi with them at the Siachen Army Base
  • Rajnath Singh's First Visit As Defence Minister To Siachen Army Base
    In a white jacket, Rajnath Singh posed for a photo on the glacier where the temperature dips to minus 60 degree Celsius in winter.
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