Srinagar, 19 Aug; A white Water Rafting Expedition from Diskit to Turtuk was conducted by LADAKH SCOUTS Regimental Centre to commemorate 50 years of Battle Honor Turtuk, 1971.It is worth mentioning here that capturing the strategic 800 sq. kms area of Turtuk, which is the gateway to the Siachen Glacier, from Pakistan in the 1971 war is celebrated with great enthusiasm with promotion to cultural and sports activities. The Rafting Expedition will be conducted from 19 to 23 Aug 2021 in which the rafting team will negotiate Class-III and Class-IV Rapids along with gorges in the Shyok River. The operations had also progressed along the course of the river during 1971 and the territory upto Turtuk was liberated by the Ladakh Scouts soldiers.The expedition team comprising one Officer, one JCO, 12 Other Ranks covered a total distance of 90 Km.This will encourage local sportsmen to showcase their talent and will strengthen the bonds of friendship between the Indian Army and the citizens of the Nubra region,locals said.(CNS)
