Pakistan Army suffered the heaviest calamity at Siachen in around 30 years on 7th April, 2012 when 135 soldiers and civilians from our brave army were buried by a huge avalanche in Gayari sector.
The rescue efforts are still ongoing with 452 men taking part but without any success as yet. Up until the mid-day 40 feet of snow had been removed nearly half more staring the rescuers in the face who work unrelentingly and untiringly to pull their colleagues out of the clutches of death of which there is lesser hope with every minute passing.
Every eye mourns the tragedy, every heart cries at the disaster as this incident sits atop in our minds inviting discussions at what happened and detailed review of the frigid arctic conditions in which our soldiers are destined to work at the height of 20000 feet.
Both Pakistan and India spend around $500 million annually and also bear the loss of life which is mainly due to the brutalities of Siachen. Its frigid conditions take a heavy toll of life on both sides. Though India unofficially celebrated what they called "zero casualty" in 2007. That year they suffered only three casualties two of which happened in a copter crash. Whereas on our side the destiny writes a different story. Pakistan has not been able to make such claims as yet.
Though there must be enough facilities for the brave soldiers of our army still a lot needs to be done for their well being. I am sure the administration of our Army will leave no stone unturned in providing for the brave army personnel who serve there away from their homes and loving family.
Our prayers are with the army and the families of those affected by this tragic incident. We do have hope that Allah save them and deliver them of the catastrophe.
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