White Water Rafting Expedition on Indus River flagged off

White Water Rafting Expedition being flagged off on Friday. -Excelsior/ Morup Stanzin
White Water Rafting Expedition being flagged off on Friday. -Excelsior/ Morup Stanzin

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 12: The year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the successful culmination of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather and an  enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war. On this momentous occasion, the Indian Army is celebrating this victory in memory of its brave martyrs with events covering a myriad spectrum.
As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrations a White Water Rafting Expedition is being undertaken by the PARASHU BRIGADE from Nyoma to Nimu (210KM).  A 27 member team led by Capt Hrishikesh Ghogare was flagged by Major General Arvind Kapoor, Chief of Staff, Fire and Fury Corps today.
The team will traverse from an altitude varying from 13700 feet to 10300 feet crossing a number of grade four rapids, enduring inclement weather and sub-zero temperatures of the Indus River.
The team has undertaken this expedition of 210 Km with an aim of setting up a National record. The officials of the India Book of Records are in Leh to validate the record at the end of the expedition.

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