Indian Army’s Medical Corps conducted the ‘AMC Motorcycle Expedition’ through the harsh climatic regions of Ladakh. This was to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War as well as the ‘55th AMC Biennial Conference’. The expedition was conducted in an effort to honour the heroes of the Indian Army who had lost their lives trying to fight for the country. It was an expedition conducted by eight people who scaled eight of the world's highest passes and rode over 1500 kilometres in Ladakh. The ride was taken through the strenuous and steep mountainous region of Ladakh.

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The AMC press release  

The press release by the Army notified that such an expedition had not happened before. That too, in a single voyage. The expedition was flagged off by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Fire and Fury Corps on August 31. It took a total of five days to complete the trip. 

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‘The expedition, which was flagged off by Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC Fire and Fury Corps on Aug 31 2019, rode through eight of the world's highest passes over the next five days - namely, Khardung La, Saser La, Wari La, Chang La, Marsimek La, Kaksang La, Photi La and Taglang La in that order. During their quest to conquer the mighty Karakoram, Kailash and Ladakh ranges, the team also paid their tribute to the gallant martyrs of the Indian Army by visiting Siachen base camp.’ the release read.

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The Bravehearts

The team effort by the AMC demonstrated the skills and calibre of the Army. It also showcased the endearing spirit of adventure by all ranks of the AMC. In such robust and difficult conditions, the AMC not only managed to achieve great peaks but showcased the love and passion the Army imbibes for the lost heroes of Kargil. Speaking of the members of the team, the released stated, ‘The eight-member expedition team from AMC was led by team leader Colonel Rajesh W Adhau, a mountaineer and Kargil War veteran, with Colonel Saurabh Bhardwaj as Deputy Team Leader.’

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(With ANI inputs)