New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Mountain rescue team for carrying out a rescue operation in Lahaul & Spiti and recovered the body of an American Paraglider.
In a post on X, Shah 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.