ITBP scales Mt Makalu; makes historic attempt on Mt Annapurna
New Delhi, May 2 -- In a remarkable achievement, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled the world's fifth highest peak - Mt Makalu in Nepal, marking a first-ever ascent by any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF).
According to an ITBP statement, the force successfully scaled the 8,485 m Mt Makalu on April 19.
The expedition to Mt Makalu and Mt Annapurna (8,091 m), flagged off from ITBP HQ, on 21 March was a historic twin summit attempt-the first of its kind in ITBP history.
Both peaks were being attempted for the first time by the force, adding to the challenge and legacy of this mission.
Led by Anoop Kumar Negi, DC/GD, with Nihas Suresh as Deputy Leader, the 12-member team was divided into two groups of six climbers each. T...
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