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Point 5310 is a mountain peak in the Chorbat La area in the vicinity of Kargil. It is located at a distance of about one kilometre on the Pakistani side of the LoC. It was captured in an operation by troops of the Indian Army on April 8, 2000. Two Indian soldiers including Subedar Bharnam Singh were killed by an avalanche during the operation. The operation was carried out by the 14th battalion of the Sikh Regiment.

The peak is of strategic importance because it enables the Indian Army to tactically control 12 square kilometres of Pakistani territory in Karubar bowl. Domination of this area also threatened the Pakistani posts opposite Turtok Sector from the rear.

References

1. ^ "Pakistan still occupies key Drass point". www.thehindubusinessline.com.
2. ^ Newslaundry. "Newslaundry – Sabki Dhulai".

Further reading

• Lt Gen H. S. Panag, As Indians watch Uri, time for Army to talk about other daring and unsung operations, The Print, 24 January 2019.

34°48′06″N 76°28′52″E / 34.80167°N 76.48111°E / 34.80167; 76.48111

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