Was aware of possible avalanche risk in Siachen glacier: Parrikar
DNA, MUMBAI | 15 February 2016 21:11 IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said his ministry was aware of the possible risk of avalanche at Siachen glacier but not of the exact spot where the snow slide struck killing ten soldiers earlier this month.
"We had the information about the risk of avalanche in Siachen glacier. However, this information was not meant for this particular place (where the disaster occurred)," Parrikar said while addressing media on the sidelines of 'Make In India' event in Mumbai. CLICK TO READ MORE
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Sir, if you had the information than why that the system failed to save the heroic 10 Solider of India what message was given to them and when the message was shared with them. Have they spoken with they dear and love ones.
- Salvador, Mumbai | 16 th February 2016 17:03
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