No Demilitarization In Siachen , Despite Casualities :, Lt Gen Hooda

In a significant statement, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen DS Hooda today ruled out demilitarization of Siachen Glacier, where both India and Pakistan have suffered large number of casualties during past two decades, saying there will be no lowering of guards in the Icy heights of the Glacier despite the tragedy in which Army lost 10 brave soldiers in snow avalanche.
“Though it was a great human tragedy in which we lost 10 soldiers including Lance Naik Hanumanthappa, who survived for six days in the avalanche, but we will continue to man the heights. We are committed to protect the Glacier despite all odds. The demilitarization can’t be considered at this stage,” Lt Gen Hooda told a press conference at Northern Command Headquarters in Udhampur this morning after investiture ceremony.

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