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{{Short description|Glacier in Pakistan}}
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[[File:Kashmir_map.jpg|thumb|420x346px|right|Indo-Pak mutually-agreed undisputed ''"International Border"'' (IB) in the black line, Indo-Pak ''"Line of Control"'' (LoC) in black dotted line in the north and west, Indo-Sino ''"Line of Actual"'' (LAC) in black dotted line in the east, Indo-Pak line across Siachen in north is ''"Actual Ground Position Line"'' (AGPL). The areas shown in green are the two Pakistani-controlled areas: Gilgit–Baltistan in the north and Azad Kashmir in the south. The area shown in orange is the Indian-controlled territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, and the diagonally-hatched area to the east is the Chinese-controlled area known as Aksai Chin. ''"Territories ceded by Pakistan to China claimed by India"'' in the north is Shaksgam ([[Trans-Karakoram Tract]]).]]
[[File:Kashmir_map.jpg|thumb|420x346px|right|Indo-Pak mutually-agreed undisputed ''"International Border"'' (IB) in the black line, Indo-Pak ''"Line of Control"'' (LoC) in black dotted line in the north and west, Indo-Sino ''"Line of Actual"'' (LAC) in black dotted line in the east, Indo-Pak line across Siachen in north is ''"Actual Ground Position Line"'' (AGPL). The areas shown in green are the two Pakistani-controlled areas: Gilgit–Baltistan in the north and Azad Kashmir in the south. The area shown in orange is the Indian-controlled territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, and the diagonally-hatched area to the east is the Chinese-controlled area known as Aksai Chin. ''"Territories ceded by Pakistan to China claimed by India"'' in the north is Shaksgam ([[Trans-Karakoram Tract]]).]]


'''Chumik Glacier''' is located in the [[Siachen Glacier|Siachen]] region. Located on the west of [[Saltoro|Saltoro ridge]],<ref name=Raghavan>{{cite book|title=Siachen: Conflict without End|publisher=Viking|isbn=978-0670049226|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cQduAAAAMAAJ&q=Chumik+Glacier|author=V.R. Raghavan|access-date=30 April 2012|page=95|date=15 April 2003}}</ref> it is a 4-mile-long offshoot of the [[Bilafond Glacier]].<ref name=Sandia>{{cite web|title=Demilitarization of the Siachen Conflict Zone: Concepts for Implementation and Monitoring|url=http://www.cmc.sandia.gov/cmc-papers/sand20075670.pdf|publisher=Sandia National Laboratories|access-date=30 April 2012|author=Asad Hakeem, Gurmeet Kanwal|author2=Michael Vannoni|author3=Gaurav Rajen|location=Albuquerque, New Mexico|page=28|id=SAND2007-5670|date=September 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120417040258/http://www.cmc.sandia.gov/cmc-papers/sand20075670.pdf|archive-date=17 April 2012}}</ref>  
'''Chumik Glacier''' in [[Pakistan]] is located on the west of [[Saltoro|Saltoro ridge]],<ref name=Raghavan>{{cite book|title=Siachen: Conflict without End|publisher=Viking|isbn=978-0670049226|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cQduAAAAMAAJ&q=Chumik+Glacier|author=V.R. Raghavan|access-date=30 April 2012|page=95|date=15 April 2003}}</ref> it is a 4-mile-long offshoot of the [[Bilafond Glacier]].<ref name=Sandia>{{cite web|title=Demilitarization of the Siachen Conflict Zone: Concepts for Implementation and Monitoring|url=http://www.cmc.sandia.gov/cmc-papers/sand20075670.pdf|publisher=Sandia National Laboratories|access-date=30 April 2012|author=Asad Hakeem, Gurmeet Kanwal|author2=Michael Vannoni|author3=Gaurav Rajen|location=Albuquerque, New Mexico|page=28|id=SAND2007-5670|date=September 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120417040258/http://www.cmc.sandia.gov/cmc-papers/sand20075670.pdf|archive-date=17 April 2012}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
{{main | Gyong_La#Conflict | l1 = History of Gyong La | Siachen conflict}}
{{main|Gyong La#Conflict|Siachen conflict}}


In military terminology, Chumik is a minor sub sector of Bilafond Sub Sector,<ref name=mil1>[https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/chumik-operation.php Chumik ops].</ref> near [[Gyong La]].  
In military terminology, Chumik is a minor sub sector of Bilafond Sub Sector,<ref name=mil1>[https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/chumik-operation.php Chumik ops].</ref> near [[Gyong La]].  


In March 1989, [[Indian Army]] launched the [[Siachen_conflict#Major_combat_operations|Operation Ibex]] to seize the Pakistani post overlooking the Chumik Glacier. The operation was unsuccessful at dislodging Pakistani troops from their positions. The Indian Army under Brig. R. K. Nanavatty then launched an artillery attack on Kauser Base, the Pakistani logistical node on Chumik Glacier. The destruction of Kauser Base induced Pakistani troops to vacate their Chumik posts just west of Gyong La, and Operation Ibex concluded.<ref name="Brig. Javed Hassan (Retired)">[http://tribune.com.pk/story/368394/the-fight-for-siachen/ The fight for Siachen], Brig. Javed Hassan (Retd) 22 April 2012, The Tribune (Pakistan)</ref>
In March 1989, [[Indian Army]] launched the [[Siachen_conflict#Major_combat_operations|Operation Ibex]] to seize the Pakistani post overlooking the Chumik Glacier. The operation was unsuccessful at dislodging Pakistani troops from their positions. The Indian Army under Brig. R. K. Nanavatty then launched an artillery attack on Kauser Base, the Pakistani logistical node on Chumik Glacier. The destruction of Kauser Base induced Pakistani troops to vacate their Chumik posts just west of Gyong La, and Operation Ibex concluded.<ref name="Brig. Javed Hassan (Retired)">[http://tribune.com.pk/story/368394/the-fight-for-siachen/ The fight for Siachen], Brig. Javed Hassan (Retd) 22 April 2012, ''The Express Tribune''</ref> Chumik Glacier to this day is under the control of Pakistani forces, the Pakistani forces are stationed on a post called "Sher Post" which is perched on a ridge at the head of the Chumik Glacier at 19,000 feet.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 May 2020 |title=The Coldest War {{!}} Outside Online |url=https://www.outsideonline.com/1912811/coldest-war#:~:text=Sher%20is%20perched,on%20fixed%20ropes. |access-date=6 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502144702/https://www.outsideonline.com/1912811/coldest-war#:~:text=Sher%20is%20perched,on%20fixed%20ropes. |archive-date=2 May 2020 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Sia La]]
* [[Sia La]]
* [[Indira Col]], AGPL ends at LAC
* [[Indira Col]], AGPL ends at LAC
* [[Chumik Kangri]]


; Borders
; Borders
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* [[List of disputed territories of India]]
* [[List of disputed territories of India]]
* [[:Category:Territorial disputes of Pakistan|List of disputed territories of Pakistan]]
* [[:Category:Territorial disputes of Pakistan|List of disputed territories of Pakistan]]
* [[Northern Areas]]
* [[Northern Areas|Gilgit Baltistan]]
* [[Trans-Karakoram Tract]]
* [[Trans-Karakoram Tract]]


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United Nations map of Siachen Glacier showing "Point NJ980420" (Point NJ9842) as the starting point of the "Actual Ground Position Line" (AGPL). The Nubra River valley and Siachen Glacier are held by India. The AGPL starts from NJ9842 and goes north to near Indira Col West. Goma military camp, Masherbrum Range, Baltoro Glacier, Baltoro Glacier, Baltoro Muztagh and K2 are held by Pakistan.
Indo-Pak mutually-agreed undisputed "International Border" (IB) in the black line, Indo-Pak "Line of Control" (LoC) in black dotted line in the north and west, Indo-Sino "Line of Actual" (LAC) in black dotted line in the east, Indo-Pak line across Siachen in north is "Actual Ground Position Line" (AGPL). The areas shown in green are the two Pakistani-controlled areas: Gilgit–Baltistan in the north and Azad Kashmir in the south. The area shown in orange is the Indian-controlled territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, and the diagonally-hatched area to the east is the Chinese-controlled area known as Aksai Chin. "Territories ceded by Pakistan to China claimed by India" in the north is Shaksgam (Trans-Karakoram Tract).

Chumik Glacier in Pakistan is located on the west of Saltoro ridge,[1] it is a 4-mile-long offshoot of the Bilafond Glacier.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

Main articles: Gyong La § Conflict, and Siachen conflict

In military terminology, Chumik is a minor sub sector of Bilafond Sub Sector,[3] near Gyong La.

In March 1989, Indian Army launched the Operation Ibex to seize the Pakistani post overlooking the Chumik Glacier. The operation was unsuccessful at dislodging Pakistani troops from their positions. The Indian Army under Brig. R. K. Nanavatty then launched an artillery attack on Kauser Base, the Pakistani logistical node on Chumik Glacier. The destruction of Kauser Base induced Pakistani troops to vacate their Chumik posts just west of Gyong La, and Operation Ibex concluded.[4] Chumik Glacier to this day is under the control of Pakistani forces, the Pakistani forces are stationed on a post called "Sher Post" which is perched on a ridge at the head of the Chumik Glacier at 19,000 feet.[5]

See also[edit | edit source]

Near the AGPL (Actual Ground Position Line)
Borders
Conflicts
Operations
Other related topics

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ V.R. Raghavan (15 April 2003). Siachen: Conflict without End. Viking. p. 95. ISBN 978-0670049226. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Asad Hakeem, Gurmeet Kanwal; Michael Vannoni; Gaurav Rajen (September 2007). "Demilitarization of the Siachen Conflict Zone: Concepts for Implementation and Monitoring" (PDF). Albuquerque, New Mexico: Sandia National Laboratories. p. 28. SAND2007-5670. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  3. ↑ Chumik ops.
  4. ↑ The fight for Siachen, Brig. Javed Hassan (Retd) 22 April 2012, The Express Tribune
  5. ↑ "The Coldest War | Outside Online". 2 May 2020. Archived from the original on 2 May 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2023.

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