Two soldiers were killed after an Army patrol operating in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche. Indian Army spokesperson, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said, "An Army patrol operating at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche during the early hours of November 30.

Two soldiers killed in avalanche at Siachen

The newly-appointed defence minister, Rajnath Singh began his Siachen visit as he left New Delhi for Ladakh in the early hours on Monday. Rajnath Singh is visiting Siachen to review the security situation along the borders with Pakistan.

Rajnath Singh leaves for Siachen, will review security situation along the border

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Two soldiers killed in avalanche at Siachen

Rajnath Singh leaves for Siachen, will review security situation along the border