8 Divyangs Set World Record On Siachen, Scale 60 Kms In Five Days

With their courage, a team of Divyangs successfully completed the expedition to the Kumar Post of Siachen. Along with their conquest, the team also set a world record.

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A group of eight Divyangs has set a world record in Siachen with indomitable spirits amid the freezing cold. Under the Army's Operation Blue Freedom Campaign, the visually impaired Divyangs who have lost their legs completed a climb of about 60 kilometers in five days. The blue freedom campaign has set a world record for the highest number of Divyangs simultaneously arriving at an altitude of 15,632 feet on the Siachen glacier.

The team of divyangs was trained by the Special Forces team of the Army. A statement issued by the military spokesman in this regard said that the five-day challenging task began on September 7 and was successfully completed on September 11.

With a difficult 60-kilometer journey, the Divyang team also scaled a height of 4,000 feet and set a world record. Indian Army personnel were also taken aback by the physical and mental strength of the Divyangs.

The eight-member team had to walk 15 kilometers a day. During the journey, they faced many challenges like glacier gaps, hard icy surfaces, rocky paths, and icy waters. But this team was moving forward regardless of all these things.

During the climb, they used to feel thirsty frequently due to the icy winds. The team completed their trek on the Siachen Glacier with the help of special equipment used for walking on snow and the team's performance was unparalleled. The soldiers of the army were seen raising the spirits of Divyangs along the route.