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Rajnath Singh visits Siachen: Two days after taking charge as Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh visited Siachen, the world's highest battle field, where he interacted with soldiers and stressed that the government will fulfil their requirements on priority basis. Singh, who was accompanied by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command Ranbir Singh, saluted the valour of the soldiers guarding the border beyond the heights of 12,000 ft and said he will personally send a thank you note to their parents for letting them serve the nation. (Image: Twitter/Rajnath Singh)
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The defence minister also paid tributes to the martyrs and noted that more than 1,100 soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice defending the Siachen Glacier. (Image: Twitter/Rajnath Singh)
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The Defence Minister, who interacted with soldiers over tea, praised the tenacious resolve and unstinting commitment of the personnel for maintaining the sanctity of the national borders and ensuring utmost safety of fellow countrymen. (Image: Twitter/Rajnath Singh)
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Singh said the government is fully aware of all operational and administrative requirements for optimal functioning at Siachen Glacier and "will fully support efforts to fulfil the requirements on priority for our brave Siachen Warriors". (Image: Twitter/Rajnath Singh)
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The Siachen Glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds. (Image: Twitter/Rajnath Singh)
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“I am proud of all Army personnel serving in Siachen who are leaving no stone unturned to defend our motherland. I am also proud of their parents who have sent their children to serve the Nation by joining the Armed Forces. I will personally send a Thank You note to them," Singh, who was on his first visit outside Delhi after being appointed Defence Minister, said addressing the soldiers. (Image: Twitter/Rajnath Singh)
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Singh also said, the nation will always remain indebted to their service and sacrifice. (Image: Twitter/Rajnath Singh)
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