Northern Army Commander spends Diwali eve with troops at Siachen Glacier

Thousands of feet above sea level, amid freezing temperatures and one of the world’s harshest terrains, the spirit of Diwali reached India’s brave soldiers at the Siachen Glacier as Northern Army Commander Lt General Pratik Sharma celebrated the festive occasion with troops deployed at the world’s highest battlefield.

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday visited the troops deployed at the icy heights of the Siachen Glacier on the eve of Diwali.

Interacting with the brave hearts in the world’s highest battlefield, he conveyed warm festive greetings and lauded their indomitable spirit.

“Amidst unforgiving terrain, the resolve of the #IndianArmy shines brighter than a thousand lights”, wrote the Northern Command on X.