Rawalpindi: Eleventh anniversary of Gayari tragedy observed to pay homage to those who embraced martyrdom in deadly avalanche near Siachen Glacier region.

Siachen is in Kashmir. No-man’s-land is 20,000 feet above sea level. Military experts say inhospitable climate and avalanche-prone terrain have claimed more lives than gunfire. On April 7, 2012, massive ice avalanche struck Pakistani military headquarters at Gayari, 30 km west of Siachen Glacier terminus, near Siachen glacier region. Area located in deep valley at 3,775 metres above sea level, Gayari base is one of most important Pakistani bases in area.

Eleven years ago on 7th April 2012

We pay tribute to the Martyrs of Gayari Avalanche,

129 soldiers and 11 civilians were buried under 70ft of snow at an altitude of 14,000 feet, near #Siachen Glacier region after an avalanche hit a #PakistanArmy base in #Gayari sector. These… pic.twitter.com/KSG1IJUc7N

— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) April 7, 2023

Northern Infantry Battalion in Gayari Sector was being led by Lt Colonel, Tanveer. As result, 129 Army personnel were martyred after being trapped under avalanche. After incident, Pakistan Army initiated search operation which went on for nearly two months. On May 29, 2012, all victims were declared martyrs.

Gayari base is one of most important Pakistani bases in area. It is vital supply hub for troops and material passing through to more remote bases and is not far from military hospital.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 08 2023

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