2012 Gayari Sector avalanche

The 2012 Gayari Sector avalanche was a catastrophic natural disaster that occurred on April 7, 2012, in the Gayari Sector of Siachen Glacier, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. It entombed a military post of the Pakistan Army, resulting in the deaths of approximately 140 soldiers and personnel. Triggered by a combination of heavy snowfall and unstable ice conditions, the avalanche struck during the peak of winter, underscoring the perilous conditions of military operations in the world's highest battlefield. The incident prompted international attention and raised concerns over the safety measures taken in such hazardous terrains. Search and rescue operations were initiated, though the retrieval of bodies was severely hampered by adverse weather conditions. The disaster highlighted the dangers faced by armed forces stationed in extreme climates.