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This powerful scene is filmed at the sacred OP Baba Shrine, located at the base of the Siachen Glacier—one of the world’s highest and most challenging military zones. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks and the harsh terrain of the “Area Snout,” we see army personnel alongside Capt. Shukla and his lieutenants discussing the strategic significance of the region. They explain the crucial forward locations, key ridgelines, and high-altitude posts that define the Siachen front. A lieutenant narrates the revered story of Om Prakash Baba, an artillery soldier whose spiritual presence is believed to protect the troops. Soldiers share how OP Baba appears in their dreams to warn them of upcoming trouble, offering guidance and reassurance in this unforgiving environment. Every soldier heading to the fo
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