Captain Shiva Chouhan of the Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Sappers has successfully completed 100 days at the world’s highest battlefield Siachen.
“An inspiring story of dedication, zeal, passion, hard work and courage,” tweeted the Indian Army while congratulating Chouhan on behalf of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Command.
“An inspiring story of dedication, zeal, passion, hardwork & courage”#LtGenUpendraDwivedi, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks of #NorthernCommand congratulate Capt Shiva Chouhan for successfully completing 100 days at world’s highest battlefield #Siachen#NariShakti @adgpi pic.twitter.com/LvmOw2r5m4
— NORTHERN COMMAND – INDIAN ARMY (@NorthernComd_IA) April 12, 2023
As reported by IndiaNarrative.com earlier, Chouhan underwent arduous training before becoming the first woman officer to be operationally deployed in Kumar Post at Siachen.
Chouhan’s journey, including her training at Siachen Battle School along with other personnel, has been a massive inspiration for many.
Perfect combination of inspiration & zeal coupled with immense hard work & incredible courage lends to creating history.
Beginning of an era, through Capt Shiva Chouhan’s inspiring journey to #Siachen.#NariShakti #Courage #Inspiration
@firefurycorps @DefenceMinIndia pic.twitter.com/9jSum5IvHT— NORTHERN COMMAND – INDIAN ARMY (@NorthernComd_IA) January 4, 2023
In January, while replying to a post by Fire and Fury Sappers Corps, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded Captain Chouhan’s achievement.
“This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India’s Nari Shakti,” said PM Modi.
This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India’s Nari Shakti. https://t.co/rPJ07EyMvS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2023
Indian soldiers posted in Siachen Glacier face multiple challenges which stem from the peculiar terrain and weather conditions.
Visuals of Indian army troops deployed in Siachin Glacier. pic.twitter.com/tomtHvWwez
— tHΞ ΛVΞЛGΞЯ (@TheAvenger82) December 27, 2022
The major challenges due to inclement weather conditions are reduced human body efficiency, bright sunlight leading to snow blindness, blizzards, and white-out conditions.
The troops deployed at forward posts also bear the risk of avalanches, and crevasses on glaciated surfaces and have to negotiate ice walls apart from facing the common ailments associated with high altitude and glaciated terrain.
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