BTS commissioned in Siachen Glacier
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 12: Army have conducted a demining operation in three areas of Leh district and destroyed 175 mines on the request of local people made directly as well as through the district administration while the BSNL has commissioned a new Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world, in the Union Territory of Ladakh to extend mobile communication to the soldiers deployed there.
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“On behalf of Phobrang, Yourgo, and Lukung villagers, we thank the Fire and Fury Corps for their swift action in fencing and clearing the area by successfully destroying over 175 mines”, the district administration said.
It said this decisive step has positively addressed the safety concerns of villagers, strengthening the strong civil-military bond in Ladakh.
“I want to thank the Indian Army for destroying these mines planted in 1962. It used to cause losses to us,” the Sarpanch of Phobrang said.
The people had been demanding demining of the areas as their movement there could have resulted into mine explosions.
Meanwhile, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has commissioned a new BTS in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh to extend mobile communication for the soldiers deployed at more than 15,500 feet.
This development was shared by the Army’s Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps on X, formerly Twitter, highlighting that the new BTS site is located on the high altitude post of the Army.
“Siachen Warriors in collaboration with BSNL established first ever BSNL BTS at forward posts of the highest battlefield on 6 October to extend mobile communication for the soldiers deployed at more than 15,500 feet,” the Fire and Fury Corps announced on X.
Troops will now get connected to their families from their high altitude posts, while performing duties in the coldest and highest battlefield.
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