Governor felicitates Army expedition teams

GANGTOK, 04 Apr: Governor Shriniwas Patil felicitated two expedition teams of the Indian Army at a special function held at Raj Bhavan today.

A press release informs that the function was attended by the First Lady Rajanidevi Patil, Lt. General KJ Singh, GOC Trishakti Corps; Major General YVK Mohan, GOC, Black Cat Division; Geetha Mohan, Commanding Officers, Captains and the team members of both expeditions besides the officers and staff of Raj Bhawan.

It may be mentioned that a team of Six Garhwal Rifles under the leadership of Captain Godara had recently conducted White Water Rafting Expedition on the Siyom and Siang rivers from 04 to 08 March 2014 which commenced from Thumbin on Siyom river and culminated at Pasighat on Siang river traversing a distance of 160 kms. The expedition was very challenging in the sense that the rafters had to negotiate through deep and awe inspiring gorges of Nigging and Marmon, including a 10 mile stretch of massive rapids.

Another team of 10 personnel of Six Rajasthan Rifles led by Major Ashutosh conducted Trekking Expedition along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and Phalut from 18 to 24 March 2014 negotiating the altitude up to 12,500 ft in their trekking route.

While addressing the participants and the officers of the Indian Army, the Governor lauded the courage, discipline, physical and mental endurance of the team members who have successfully negotiated the challenging topography and the altitude of the Himalayas accomplishing the task.

Congratulating the Corps Commander and GOC of Black Cat Division for taking the lead in such adventurous task, the Governor mentioned that such endeavours provide the much needed outdoor exposure to the army personnel and raise their self confidence to face the adversities, the release adds.