Mountain of war: The India-Pakistan conflict’s deadliest battle zone
Summary
The Siachen Glacier, where the borders of India, Pakistan, and China meet, has been a conflict zone since 1984. Despite recent ceasefires and other clashes nearby, soldiers from India and Pakistan still remain stationed there, making it a lasting military dispute.Key Facts
- Siachen Glacier is located in the Karakoram mountain range, near the borders of India, Pakistan, and China.
- It is a large, frozen river of ice over 70 kilometers long and contains more than one trillion cubic feet of ice.
- India and Pakistan have fought over this area since April 1984.
- The region has seen several wars and clashes, including the Kargil conflict in 1999.
- In May 2025, India and Pakistan fought for four days with missiles and drones after an attack killed 26 civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- India accused Pakistan of supporting armed groups behind the attack, which Pakistan denied.
- Despite the ceasefire on May 10, 2025, soldiers from both sides continue to stay on Siachen Glacier.
- The conflict over Siachen persists even though no recent fighting has happened on the Saltoro Ridge west of the glacier.
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