Actual Ground Position Line

Red dotted line is AGPL, right of which is Siachen Glacier controlled by Indian army.

The Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) refers to the current position that divides Indian and Pakistani troops at the Siachen Glacier. The line extends from the northernmost point of the LOC (Line of Control) to Indira Col.

History

The Siachen Glacier and the bordering Saltoro Range first saw military action in 1984 when the Indian Army occupied the glacier and the Saltoro range to pre-empt a Pakistani action to do the same. This operation was codenamed Operation Meghdoot (Divine Messenger of the clouds). There have been several minor changes to the held positions, however the Indian Armed forces have held onto the heights of the Saltoro range.

Geographical Location

This line runs across the edge of the Saltoro range which is a mountainous plateau with peaks which have heights in excess of 8,000 meters. The Indian soldiers hold onto the heights on the plateau, preventing the Pakistani soldiers from climbing up the Saltoro range. The current position of the AGPL follows the general line:

Indira Col - Sia La pass - Saltoro Kangri 1 - Bilafond La pass - K12 - Gyong La pass - NJ9842

See also

• Sia La
• Bilafond La
• Siachen Conflict
• Operation Meghdoot