STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Anil Goswami, former Union Home Secretary of India, and Ashwani Sharma, former MLA, flagged off a Mountaineering Association of J&K team for an expedition to the UT Kangri peak (6070m) in Ladakh from the Press Club of Jammu.
The 5-member team, led by seasoned mountaineer Sumit Khajuria, includes Sonam Sidharth, Shashi Kant Sharma, Sourav Deep Singh, and Mallikarjun Singh.
Sumit Khajuria, an expert climber, will lead the team, while Shashi Kant Sharma, known for his toughness and previous climbs, will bring valuable experience.
UT Kangri, a newly explored peak located 75 km from Leh, poses a significant challenge with its 10-11 hour ascent from a base camp at 5320m. The summit promises breathtaking views of the Markha Valley and eastern Karakoram ranges. The team aims to reach the summit within 12 days.
In 2023, the Mountaineering Association of J&K successfully scaled Kang Yatse peak, following their 2022 ascent of Yunam peak, both at 20,000 feet. Shawetica Khajuria, General Secretary, welcomed the guests and introduced them to the Chief Guest.
Ram Khajuria, Senior President of the Association, acknowledged the J&K State Sports Council’s support.
Anil Goswami praised the expedition, wishing the team success, while Ashwani Sharma emphasized the importance of thorough preparation.
The event was attended by various notable figures, including Prof. Lalit Magotra, President Dogri Sanstha, Jammu; Abdul Mohsin, General Secretary, District Association, Pulwama; Rakesh Goswami, President District Mountaineering Association, Jammu, international sport climber and mountaineer Shivani Charak; Mridhu Padha, Vice President along with Sunil Chakharia, Prerna Charak, Seema Kharyal, Ananjan Raghav, Vikas Singh and Aditya Padha of Tawi Trekkers J&K; Sushil Singh Treasurer and Navneet Gupta, an executive members of Mountaineering Association of J&K, Jammu. All present wished the team a successful and safe journey.
