Actual Ground Position Line


The Actual Ground Position Line is the line that divides current positions of Indian and Pakistani troops in the Siachen Glacier region. The line extends from the northernmost point of the LOC to Indira Col. The AGPL is approximately long.

History

The Karachi Agreement of 1949 made the Line of Control between India and Pakistan a border, but this border was drawn up to point NJ9842, to the north of which would be the border. Both countries interpreted it differently, and this led to a border dispute in Siachen.
India launched Operation Meghdoot in 1984 during the Siachen conflict, and took control of the Siachen Glacier.
Siachen lies between the Shaksgam Tract and Aksai Chin.

Geographical location

This line runs across the edge of the Saltoro Ridge, which is a mountainous plateau with peaks which have heights in excess of 7,000 meters. The Indian soldiers hold on to the heights on the ridge, preventing the Pakistani soldiers from climbing up to the Saltoro Range heights. 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