The conflict in Siachen stems from the incompletely demarcated territory on the map of this region.
UN officials presumed there would be no dispute between India and Pakistan over such a cold and barren region.
Between 1984 and 1999, frequent skirmishes took place between India and Pakistan.
However, more soldiers have died in Siachen from harsh weather conditions than from enemy firing.
Together, the nations have about 150 manned outposts along the glacier, with some 3,000 troops each.
India also installed the world’s highest telephone booth on the glacier.
Aside from the Indian and Pakistani military presence, the glacier region is unpopulated.
The nearest civilian settlement is the village of Warshi, 10 miles downstream from the Indian base camp.
The region is also highly remote with limited road connectivity.
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