New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hailed the Indo Tibetan Border Police’s (ITBP) Mountain Rescue Team for carrying out a rescue operation in Lahaul & Spiti, a PIB press release stated.
The rescue operation was conducted in a challenging manner, as the team members had to climb 14,800 feet above the ground to reach the spot. The American citizen had lost his life while paragliding in an accident. His body was recovered by the ITBP team and handed over to the local authorities for further investigation.
Shah praised the efforts of the ITBP team. He said, “Proud of our brave Himveers. The ITBP Mountain Rescue Team recently undertook a challenging search operation on the high mountain cliffs in Lahaul & Spiti and recovered the body of an American citizen who lost his life in an accident while paragliding.
“At the request of the local administration, ITBP team members risked their own lives and climbed 14,800 feet high in the mountains to recover the mortal remains for a humanitarian cause. Their dedication to humanity is commendable”, he said.