This Republic Day, we honour those who stand guard where survival itself is a battle. Stretching across the Karakoram peaks, the Siachen Glacier is the world’s highest battlefield. Here, Indian soldiers face extreme cold, thin air, avalanches and an ever-present enemy threat. Armed with specialised, life-saving equipment designed to function within strict weight limits, they defend one of India’s most challenging frontiers, month after month, against nature and man alike. 🇮🇳❄️🫡 #RepublicDay #

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