Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Visits Siachen To Review Military Preparedness — IN PICS

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Siachen to review the military preparedness in the region. He shared sweets with the soldiers deployed there. He commended the soldiers for protecting the nation in extreme weather and tough terrain. (Photo: PTI)

Singh interacted with the soldiers deployed in extreme weather and tough terrain conditions. Siachen glacier at a height of around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram range. (Photo: PTI)

The Defence Minister was accompanied by Army chief Manoj Pande, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar, and General Officer Commanding 14 Corps Lieutenant General Rashim Bali. (Photo: PTI)

Singh's visit to Siachen came over a week after the Indian Army marked the 40th year of its presence in the strategically key region. (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh described Siachen as a symbol of India's sovereignty and determination. (Photo: PTI)