The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Golden Key Division of Indian Army Major General Manoj Oak flagged off a mountaineering expedition to Kedarnath here on Tuesday. The troops of Engineer regiment under team titled “SADA AAGE SABSE AAGE” would be part of the daring expedition in the hills of Garhwal range. Speaking on the occasion the GOC Major General Oak said that the expedition is being organised to familiarise the population living in the Garhwal Ranges about the reputation, strengths and the valour of the Indian Army.
The expedition also coincides with the golden jubilee celebration of the Engineer Regiment and will showcase the spirit of adventure and quest for challenges, which symbolises the Indian Army in general and the Golden Key Division in particular. Oak said that the expedition will be the ultimate test for men, pitting themselves against the most unpredictable high altitude weather conditions and terrain. The trekking expedition is expected to complete the mission on October 23. On the successful completion of expedition a flagging in ceremony will be organised which would be presided over by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Golden Key Division.