April 19 , 2026
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- It commemorates Operation Meghdoot, launched in 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield.
- The operation aimed to pre-empt Pakistan’s moves to occupy key heights in the region.
- Soldiers operate in extreme conditions with temperatures below −50°C and high-altitude terrain.
- The day honours the courage, sacrifice, and endurance of soldiers guarding the glacier.
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