Indian Soldier S Remains Found 38 Years After He Disappeared In An Avalanche Global News

Chander Shekhar was discovered with his identification disc bearing his army number. The remains were reportedly found in an abandoned shelter on the Siachen Glacier by an army patrol on Monday. He had disappeared into the glacier at the highest point along the heavily militarized disputed border between India and Pakistan in divided Kashmir. Shekhar, who held the rank of lance naik, equivalent to an accountant, was one of the first Indian soldiers to capture the 47-mile-long glacier in 1984 after clashes with troops from Pakistan, which also controls part of Kashmir. He took part in Operation Meghdoot and in May of that year he and 17 colleagues were patrolling a ridge when an avalanche hit. The bodies of 13 soldiers were recovered, but five others, including Shekhar, remained missing. The army said he made the “supreme sacrifice” and his remains were given to his family. They were taken to his village of Haldwani in the northern state of Uttarakhand after a funeral with full military honours. India and Pakistan have fought sporadic skirmishes on the glacier, but more troops on both sides have been killed by the grueling conditions than by enemy fire. In 2012, an avalanche in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir killed 140 people, including 129 Pakistani soldiers. Five years ago, at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in three avalanches.

title: “Indian Soldier S Remains Found 38 Years After He Disappeared In An Avalanche Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-04” author: “Eddie Ogburn”

Chander Shekhar was discovered with his identification disc bearing his army number. The remains were reportedly found in an abandoned shelter on the Siachen Glacier by an army patrol on Monday. He had disappeared into the glacier at the highest point along the heavily militarized disputed border between India and Pakistan in divided Kashmir. Shekhar, who held the rank of lance naik, equivalent to an accountant, was one of the first Indian soldiers to capture the 47-mile-long glacier in 1984 after clashes with troops from Pakistan, which also controls part of Kashmir. He took part in Operation Meghdoot and in May of that year he and 17 colleagues were patrolling a ridge when an avalanche hit. The bodies of 13 soldiers were recovered, but five others, including Shekhar, remained missing. The army said he made the “supreme sacrifice” and his remains were given to his family. They were taken to his village of Haldwani in the northern state of Uttarakhand after a funeral with full military honours. India and Pakistan have fought sporadic skirmishes on the glacier, but more troops on both sides have been killed by the grueling conditions than by enemy fire. In 2012, an avalanche in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir killed 140 people, including 129 Pakistani soldiers. Five years ago, at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in three avalanches.

title: “Indian Soldier S Remains Found 38 Years After He Disappeared In An Avalanche Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-08” author: “Vince Eigner”

Chander Shekhar was discovered with his identification disc bearing his army number. The remains were reportedly found in an abandoned shelter on the Siachen Glacier by an army patrol on Monday. He had disappeared into the glacier at the highest point along the heavily militarized disputed border between India and Pakistan in divided Kashmir. Shekhar, who held the rank of lance naik, equivalent to an accountant, was one of the first Indian soldiers to capture the 47-mile-long glacier in 1984 after clashes with troops from Pakistan, which also controls part of Kashmir. He took part in Operation Meghdoot and in May of that year he and 17 colleagues were patrolling a ridge when an avalanche hit. The bodies of 13 soldiers were recovered, but five others, including Shekhar, remained missing. The army said he made the “supreme sacrifice” and his remains were given to his family. They were taken to his village of Haldwani in the northern state of Uttarakhand after a funeral with full military honours. India and Pakistan have fought sporadic skirmishes on the glacier, but more troops on both sides have been killed by the grueling conditions than by enemy fire. In 2012, an avalanche in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir killed 140 people, including 129 Pakistani soldiers. Five years ago, at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in three avalanches.

title: “Indian Soldier S Remains Found 38 Years After He Disappeared In An Avalanche Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Fred Harrison”

Chander Shekhar was discovered with his identification disc bearing his army number. The remains were reportedly found in an abandoned shelter on the Siachen Glacier by an army patrol on Monday. He had disappeared into the glacier at the highest point along the heavily militarized disputed border between India and Pakistan in divided Kashmir. Shekhar, who held the rank of lance naik, equivalent to an accountant, was one of the first Indian soldiers to capture the 47-mile-long glacier in 1984 after clashes with troops from Pakistan, which also controls part of Kashmir. He took part in Operation Meghdoot and in May of that year he and 17 colleagues were patrolling a ridge when an avalanche hit. The bodies of 13 soldiers were recovered, but five others, including Shekhar, remained missing. The army said he made the “supreme sacrifice” and his remains were given to his family. They were taken to his village of Haldwani in the northern state of Uttarakhand after a funeral with full military honours. India and Pakistan have fought sporadic skirmishes on the glacier, but more troops on both sides have been killed by the grueling conditions than by enemy fire. In 2012, an avalanche in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir killed 140 people, including 129 Pakistani soldiers. Five years ago, at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in three avalanches.

title: “Indian Soldier S Remains Found 38 Years After He Disappeared In An Avalanche Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Kenneth James”

Chander Shekhar was discovered with his identification disc bearing his army number. The remains were reportedly found in an abandoned shelter on the Siachen Glacier by an army patrol on Monday. He had disappeared into the glacier at the highest point along the heavily militarized disputed border between India and Pakistan in divided Kashmir. Shekhar, who held the rank of lance naik, equivalent to an accountant, was one of the first Indian soldiers to capture the 47-mile-long glacier in 1984 after clashes with troops from Pakistan, which also controls part of Kashmir. He took part in Operation Meghdoot and in May of that year he and 17 colleagues were patrolling a ridge when an avalanche hit. The bodies of 13 soldiers were recovered, but five others, including Shekhar, remained missing. The army said he made the “supreme sacrifice” and his remains were given to his family. They were taken to his village of Haldwani in the northern state of Uttarakhand after a funeral with full military honours. India and Pakistan have fought sporadic skirmishes on the glacier, but more troops on both sides have been killed by the grueling conditions than by enemy fire. In 2012, an avalanche in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir killed 140 people, including 129 Pakistani soldiers. Five years ago, at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in three avalanches.