Ganderbal :- The bicycle expedition traveling from Pathankot to Leh was given a warm welcome by the Wussan Battalion of 34 Assam rifles, In order to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of 16 Corp Sig Regt and with an aim to motivate youth to join armed forces.The bicycle expedition traveling from Pathankot to Leh was given a warm welcome by the Wussan Battalion on 30 Oct 23.
The cycle expedition team interacted with the school students and NCC cadets to bolster the energy of the young students towards nationalism.
The team was given a warm send off by Col Kulbhushan Singh, Commandant, 34 Assam Rifles along with school students and NCC cadets.
The team will accomplish the daunting task of covering a distance of 800 km in 23 days.

Captain Ankit which in one of the Rider of this Bicycle group of 16 Corps of signal regiment, He said that adventure was an aspect which required a high degree of physical as well as mental fitness and robustness and the aspect was being exemplified by all ranks of 16 Corps Signal Regiment, as they were undertaking this cycling expedition to commemorate platinum jubilee (1948-2023) of the Regiment.

“The primary goal of the expedition is to connect with the Veer Naris and war heroes of the region and pay tribute for their selfless sacrifice in the line of duty while serving the nation. The expedition team aims to foster camaraderie and esprit-de-Corps amongst serving soldiers and veterans and inspire and motivate the youth of the region,” captain said.

He said that the cycling team would pay reverence to the fallen war heroes by laying wreaths at various War Memorials enroute.

The expedition comprises two officers and 13 soldiers, which will cover a distance of approximately 850 km through the treacherous hills and passes of Pir Panjal ranges in Srinagar valley. Zojila Pass and the highest motorable road located at Khardung La pass at an altitude of 18380 feet. (CNI)