Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently visited Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield, and interacted with soldiers guarding the border beyond the heights of 12,000 ft. Rajnath took to social media to share inside photos of his visit and we must say they are quite humbling. See pictures. (All Pictures Courtesy/Twitter Rajnath Singh)
Updated On: 2019-06-06 09:04 AM IST
Rajnath Singh, who took oath as Defence Minister visited Siachen, on June 3, 2019, the world's highest battlefield, and interacted with soldiers of the Indian army, who are guarding the border beyond the heights of 12,000 ft. Rajnath was accompanied by Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command Ranbir Singh.
Rajnath Singh paid tributes to the martyred soldiers of the Indian army who sacrificed their lives while serving in the Siachen glacier. While sharing the photos of his visit, Rajnath wrote: The nation will always remain indebted to their service and sacrifice.
In pic: Rajnath Singh lays a wreath at the Siachen war memorial.
In pic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command Ranbir Singh offer their tribute at the Army Jawan memorial in Siachen.
Rajnath Singh not only interacted with soldiers at the Siachen border but also shared snacks with them. Later, he took to Twitter and other social media platforms and showered heaps of praises on the army jawans.
In pic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shares snacks with Army jawans during his visit to the world's highest battlefield, Siachen, situated in Jammu and Kashmir.
