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India Gazette
16-05-2025
- India Gazette
Home Minister Amit Shah commends ITBP jawans for Mount Makalu summit, cleanup drive
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday congratulated the ITBP jawans for their successful expedition to Mount Makalu, the world's fifth highest peak. In his tweet, Amit Shah said, 'Congratulations to the ITBP jawans on their stellar success in summiting Mount Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world.' He added, 'Braving extreme weather conditions, the ITBP personnel unfurled the Tiranga at the peak of the mountain and carried out a cleanliness drive inspired by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's Swacch Bharat Abhiyan and removed 150 kg of garbage.' Amit Shah also appreciated the personnel for their courage and commitment. Meanwhile, in a landmark achievement, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled Mt. Makalu (8,485 m), the world's fifth highest peak, on April 19, marking the first-ever ascent of the peak by any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), the force said. The summit was part of ITBP's historic International Mountaineering Expedition to Mt. Makalu and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), flagged off from ITBP Headquarters in New Delhi on March 21. This dual-peak mission, a first in the force's history, showcased ITBP's enduring legacy in high-altitude operations Led by Deputy Commandant Anoop Kumar Negi, with Deputy Commandant Nihas Suresh as deputy leader, the 12-member expedition team was split into two groups of six. The Makalu group recorded an 83 per cent summit success rate, with five climbers reaching the peak around 08:15 hrs on April 19. The successful summiteers included Assistant Commandant Sanjay Kumar, Head Constable (HC) Sonam Stobdan, HC Pradeep Panwar, HC Bahadur Chand, and Constable Vimal Kumar. Meanwhile, the Annapurna team battled extreme conditions, including blizzards and whiteouts, reaching an altitude of 7,940 meters--just 150 meters shy of the summit--before retreating safely at 14:45 hrs on the same day. In line with its 'Clean Himalaya - Save Glacier' campaign, the expedition collected 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste from high-altitude camps, reinforcing ITBP's environmental commitment. With the successful ascent of Mt. Makalu, the ITBP has now scaled six of the world's 14 eight-thousanders, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Manaslu. The force has conquered a total of 229 peaks to date, underscoring its unmatched expertise and resilience in some of the harshest terrains on earth. (ANI)
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- The Hindu
ITBP scales world's fifth highest peak for the first time
The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully scaled Mt. Makalu — the world's fifth highest peak, at an altitude of 8,485 metres from the sea level, the China-border guarding force said on Friday. The ascent to the Himalayan peak in Nepal was made on April 19, it said. The International Mountaineering Expedition to Mt. Makalu and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) was flagged off from Delhi on March 21. 'It 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. Both peaks are in Nepal,' ITBP said in a statement. Led by Deputy Commandant Anoop Kumar Negi, and Nihas Suresh as Deputy Leader, the 12-member team was divided into two groups of six climbers each. The Mt. Makalu team achieved an 83% success rate, with five climbers reaching the summit at 8.15 a.m. on April 19. 'The [Mt.] Annapurna team faced extreme weather, including a blizzard and whiteout conditions, and made a courageous push up to 7,940 meters, just 150 meters below the summit, before making a safe and responsible retreat on the same day at 2.45 pm,' ITBP said. Reinforcing its environmental commitment under the 'Clean Himalaya – Save Glacier' campaign, the team collected 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste from higher camps during the expedition. With this summit, ITBP has now successfully scaled six of the world's 14 'eight-thousanders'. ITBP has so far scaled 229 peaks, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Manaslu — having summited Everest five times.
United News of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
ITBP scales Mt Makalu; makes historic attempt on Mt Annapurna
New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) 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. The Makalu team achieved an 83 percent success rate, with five climbers reaching the summit at approximately 08:15 hrs on 19 April. The members included Assistant Commandant Sanjay Kumar, Head Constables Sonam Stobdan, Pradeep Panwar and Bahadur Chand and Constable Vimal Kumar. Meanwhile, the Annapurna team faced extreme weather, including a blizzard and whiteout conditions, and made a courageous push up to 7,940 meters, just 150 meters below the summit, before making a safe and responsible retreat on the same day at 1445 hrs. Reinforcing its environmental commitment under the "Clean Himalaya – Save Glacier" campaign, the team collected 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste from higher camps during the expedition. With this summit, ITBP has now successfully scaled six of the world's 14 eight-thousanders, further cementing its leadership in Indian high-altitude mountaineering. The Force has so far conquered 229 peaks, including Mt Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Lhotse, and Mt Manaslu. UNI RBE SJC
