Kharga Corps Honors Pin Division Warriors for Trekking Triumph

Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Kharga Corps felicitated the Pine Division Warriors Expedition Team at Ambala Cantonment after the triumphant completion of the ‘Beyond the Horizon’ trekking expedition in Himachal Pradesh’s Pine Parvati Valley on the occasion of India . 78th Independence Day.

During a ceremony at the Kharga War Memorial ‘Vijay Smarak’ on Saturday, the Government felicitated the 15-member team led by Major Puneet Kumar for their outstanding feat. The nine-day journey spanned over 100 km, navigating challenging high-altitude terrains in harsh weather conditions, showing the true spirit of the Indian Army, resilience and teamwork.

During the expedition, the team interacted with veterans from remote areas, drawing inspiration from their stories of courage and resilience. The mission aimed to promote adventure and inclusion in the border regions, embodying the Indian Army’s commitment to connect with its veterans, Veer Naris, and widows of fallen soldiers.

(With contributions from agencies.)