#Not_a_Request Name: Capturing Siachin - Operation Meghdoot Audio : #Hindi How India captured Siachen from Pakistan? The planning and strategy that went behind India's launch of military assault in Siachen. Siachen is the highest battlefield in the world, more than 6000 metres above the sea level and a difficult snow-covered terrain where temperatures go below minus 30 degrees.This was a strategically important mission to capture Bilafond La, Gyong La, Indira Col and Sia La in the Saltoro Ridge. In August 1984, India also captured Gyong La and thus regained control over entire Siachen.