Itanagar, Sep 27 (PTI) Soldiers of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps successfully scaled the 6,488-metre-high Mount Gorichen, the highest scalable peak in Arunachal Pradesh.

The soldiers summited the peak on September 19 despite harsh conditions, Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said on Saturday.

The expedition was undertaken to promote adventure, build resilience, and highlight the Army’s commitment to environmental conservation, he said.

Facing sub-zero temperatures, icy ridges, and rarefied air at high altitude, the soldiers demonstrated “exceptional teamwork and unwavering determination" to reach the top, described as the “Roof of Arunachal", he added.

General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Spear Corps Lt Gen Abhijjit S Pendharkar said, “This expedition is a reflection of the India

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