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Kharga Corps conducts rafting expedition

“Rudrakesh”, a whitewater rafting expedition, was conducted by 21 army men of Bombers Regiment of Ambala Cantt-based Kharga Corps from October 24 to 27

Published on: Oct 29, 2022, 01:22:46 IST
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“Rudrakesh”, a whitewater rafting expedition, was conducted by 21 army men of Bombers Regiment of Ambala Cantt-based Kharga Corps from October 24 to 27. The expedition that covered a distance of 152 kilometres from Rudraprayag to Rishikesh over the most difficult and dangerous rapids of the Ganga river, was flagged off by Major General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding, Airawat Division, on October 20.

Armymen from Kharga Corps during the rafting expedition. (HT Photo)
Armymen from Kharga Corps during the rafting expedition. (HT Photo)

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