Here, posted from your own paper so to rub it on your face even more harshly.
http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/near-tiger-hill-point-5353-still-pakoccupi/488505/
Whether you accept or deny, Pakistan thrashed you militarily in Kargil as a revenge of 71. Bangladesh was never half the size of Pakistan, maybe half the size of Punjab. Yes their population was equal to Pakistan's which means more harm than good.
Yes Pakistan lost 71 due to the territory surrounded by enemy from all sides including air and sea where Soviets (super power) was deployed to block Pakistan's supply and any help. Not to mention the 0.5 million plus terrorists of mutkia and a hostile population that knows each alleyway. On top of that around 1.5 lakh plus indian troops with full supply lines and air support. All this against just 34,000 to 46,000 Pakistani troops. Even Somalia can register such easy victory. Unlike Kargil. Lets wish you have many more Kargil like victories. No other highways including that nonsense manali one can replace this highway. The new highway badly gets damage due to landslides, etc. Heavy snawfall too makes it impossible to travel and highway remains close for months just cuz of snow. That old highway not only serves as important artery to Leh but also to Siachen.