ARMY MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION TEAM FELICITATED BY ARMY COMMANDER, SAPTA SHAKTI COMMAND



Jaipur,  28 September 

 

As a tribute to the valour of Indian Army during 1971 Indo-Pak war and as part of the "Swarnim Vijay Varsh" celebrations, the Army Mountaineering Expedition to Bhagirathi-ll (6512 M) was conducted by Team Daredevil-XIV of Sudarshan Chakra Division, Chetak Corps. This was the seventh successful expedition conducted by the experienced team. The team, comprising of one officer, one JCO and seven other ranks led by Captain B Manoj Kumar and Naib Subedar Mala Ram, Successfully summited the Bhagirathi-ll peak on 11 September 2021.

 

            The team de-inducted to Jaipur on 28 September where it was Flagged In by Lieutenant General AS Bhinder, GOC-in-C, Sapta Shakti Command. The General Officer congratulated the team on successful completion of the expedition and lauded the team's continuous contribution towards the sport of mountaineering.