Mangla Cantonment, Military garrison in Dina Tehsil, Pakistan.
Mangla Cantonment is a military garrison located near Mangla Dam in the Dina area. The base includes residential zones, public facilities, and secured sections that house military personnel and their families.
The area became a military garrison in 1969 after foreign contractors completed the Mangla Dam project and departed the region. It then developed as an administrative and residential center for military personnel in the area.
The Combined Military Hospital provides medical services to both military personnel and civilians from neighboring areas including Mirpur and Dina.
The cantonment connects to Dina via a railway branch line that serves the broader region. Visitors should check security protocols beforehand, as access to military installations may be restricted in certain areas.
A captured Indian tank named Sherni is displayed on the grounds, seized during the 1971 conflict. This vehicle stands as a monument to a significant moment in the country's military history.
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