Being the leading flag bearer in mountaineering expeditions ITBP flag off a new frontier level expedition “Mt. Karzok Kangri” on 3rd Oct 2024 at Drona hall 5th Bn ITBP, Leh. The flag was handed over by Sh. Mukesh Singh (IPS), IG ITBP Headquarters to the expedition leader Sh. Satinder Singh Dy. Commandant  in the presence of Sri Surinder Khatri DIG North West Frontier Ladakh, Dr. Vikas Pathak,(IPS) DIG Sector Ladakh, other senior officers of North West Frontier, Sector Ladakh and 5th, 16th ,24th BN and 37th BN ITBP.

The curtain raiser evening of Mountaineering adventure planed under the guidance of Sh. Clay Khongsai(IPS), IG North West Frontier, and Sh. Naresh Shaukand, DIG Srinagar was conducted at Drona Hall with full zeal and enthusiasm to set a new mile stone and to signify the formal commencement of the event.

Playing the pioneer role to the field of Mountaineering, 53 members North West Frontier expedition team is going to Summit the peak “Mt. Karzok Kangri” scaling the heights of 6105 Metres in the area of responsibility area of 37th BN ITBP under super vision of Sri Pardeep Singh Negi Commandant 37th BN. ITBP has a long standing tradition of fostering the adventure spirit among all ranks. Proven with destiny and nature of duty the team has been equipped with all mountaineering equipments to excel the 16 days arduous adventure which will terminate on 18th October 2024.

In addition ITBP Expedition team will also conduct the cleanliness drive and medical camps during the adventurous journey.