Rajnath Singh visits Siachen
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Siachen is world`s highest snow-clad battlefield
Singh lauded the "iron-clad" will of the Indian Army soldiers deployed in the icy cold glacier and said that their bravery will forever be an inspiration
The defence minister described Siachen as a symbol of India`s sovereignty and determination
The Siachen glacier in the Karakoram range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds
Singh`s visit to Siachen came over a week after the Indian Army marked the 40th year of its presence in the strategically key region after `Operation Meghdoot`
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