Deadly Avalanche Kills Three Indian Soldiers at Siachen Glacier

On September 9, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded at the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield, located in the Union territory of Ladakh. An avalanche struck the 12,000-feet-high Siachen base camp, claiming the lives of three soldiers from the Indian Army's Mahar Regiment.

The victims have been identified as Sepoy Mohit Kumar from Uttar Pradesh, Agniveer Dabhi Rakesh Devabhai from Gujarat, and Agniveer Niraj Kumar Choudhary from Jharkhand. The two Agniveers, part of the Indian Army's new recruitment program, were among those who perished in the avalanche.

Amidst the devastating incident, one army officer who was also buried in the avalanche was rescued after a grueling rescue operation. The Fire and Fury Corps and all ranks of the Indian Army paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, offering their deepest condolences to the bereaved families.

Avalanches are a common occurrence at the Siachen Glacier, where temperatures can plummet to as low as -60 degrees Celsius. In recent years, the Indian Army has faced numerous casualties due to such extreme weather conditions in the region. The latest tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who defend the nation's borders in the harshest of environments.