‘We want better socks’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Leh, June 22:  Reduction in telephone call rates, better socks and more snow mobiles. These were some of the demands put forth by army troopers at Siachen glacier when Defence Minister A K Antony met them there on Tuesday.
 "Troopers wanted some of the accessories such as quality of socks should be improved. They also wanted increased number of snow mobiles for their operational requirements," Defence Ministry officials said.
 “They also requested the Defence Minister to ensure that telephone call rates are reduced to facilitate communication with their family members. After listening to the demands, Antony assured them that early action will be taken on all the issues raised by them,” officials added.

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