What is Siachen issue between India and Pakistan what are the causes of this conflict explain in detail?

The Siachen conflict, sometimes referred to as the Siachen Glacier conflict or the Siachen War, was a military conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed 1,000-square-mile (2,600 km2) Siachen Glacier region in Kashmir….

How did India capture Siachen?

“Territories ceded by Pakistan to China claimed by India” in the north is Shaksgam (Trans-Karakoram Tract)….Operation Meghdoot.

Why are India and Pakistan fighting over Kashmir?

The conflict started after the partition of India in 1947 as both India and Pakistan claimed the entirety of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a dispute over the region that escalated into three wars between India and Pakistan and several other armed skirmishes.

Why is Siachen such a difficult area to defend?

Why Siachen is such a difficult area to defend? Besides the twin military threats from Pakistan and China, the climate condition is the biggest challenge for the armed forces. Temperature in Siachen glacier in winters drops to below -60 degrees.

Which place is called highest battlefield in the world?

The Siachen Glacier
The Siachen Glacier: It is the highest battleground on Earth. India and Pakistan have fought wars since 1984. India has to maintain a military presence in the region at a height of over 6,000 m (20,000 ft) for defending its sovereignty.

How many army men are in India?

1,237,117
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