Published 21:26 IST, September 18th 2019
Indian Army sets record, an expedition climbs World's 8 Highest passes
Indian Army’s Medical Corps conducted ‘AMC Motorcycle Expedition’ to honour the heroes of the Kargil War and sets record climbing World World's 8 Highest passes
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Indian Army’s Medical Corps conducted ‘AMC Motorcycle Expedition’ through harsh climatic regions of Lakh. This was to commemorate 20th anniversary of Kargil War as well as ‘55th AMC Biennial Conference’. expedition was conducted in an effort to hour heroes of Indian Army who h lost ir lives trying to fight for country. It was an expedition conducted by eight people who scaled eight of world's highest passes and rode over 1500 kilometres in Lakh. ride was taken through strenuous and steep mountaius region of Lakh.
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AMC press release
press release by Army tified that such an expedition h t happened before. That too, in a single voy. expedition was flagged off by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Fire and Fury Corps on August 31. It took a total of five days to complete trip.
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‘ expedition, which was flagged off by Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC Fire and Fury Corps on Aug 31 2019, rode through eight of world's highest passes over next five days - namely, Khardung La, Saser La, Wari La, Chang La, Marsimek La, Kaksang La, Photi La and Taglang La in that order. During ir quest to conquer mighty Karakoram, Kailash and Lakh ranges, team also paid ir tribute to gallant martyrs of Indian Army by visiting Siachen base camp.’ release re.
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Bravehearts
team effort by AMC demonstrated skills and calibre of Army. It also showcased endearing spirit of venture by all ranks of AMC. In such robust and difficult conditions, AMC t only mand to achieve great peaks but showcased love and passion Army imbibes for lost heroes of Kargil. Speaking of members of team, released stated, ‘ eight-member expedition team from AMC was led by team leer Colonel Rajesh W hau, a mountaineer and Kargil War veteran, with Colonel Saurabh Bhardwaj as Deputy Team Leer.’
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(With ANI inputs)
19:20 IST, September 18th 2019