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Photographs: Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence

 
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On April 2 President APJ Abdul Kalam became the first Indian head of state or government to visit Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. On his historic visit, the President paid tribute to soldiers who have perished defending the glacial heights. The memorial is a recent addition to the base camp.

Also see: Defending the Thar

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