Annapurna 2002  Indian Army Annapurna I Expedition lead by Lt. Col SC Sharma with 17 members

Indian Army successfully climbed the summit of Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) this morning May 06, 02 at 0720 hours. Annapurna I, the 10th highest in the world, is regarded as one of the most technically difficult 8000 m Peaks of the world.

Earlier on May 05, 4 members and 3 sherpas of the Indian Team had started to climb for the summit at 11 PM, near mid night, from Camp III, at approx. 6850 meters.  The successful members are:

1. Subedar Lalit Kumar Negi, 43 years.
2. Havildar Chhieing Norbu Boodh, SC 33 years
3. Havildar Rajender Sigh Jalal, 30 years
4. Rifleman Jagat Singh 26 years.

1. Ang Tashi Dorje Sherpa 31 years from Khumbung, Solu Khumbu
2. Lhakpa Thundu Sherpa 31 years from Khumjung, Solu Khumbu
3. Pasang Rinji Sherpa 26 years old from Jubing, Solu Khumbu.

The team is being congratulated, right now, by friends and well wishers for this outstanding victory on Mount Annapurna.

Reported by bikrum pandey for EverestNews.com 06 May 2002

Update: Mount Annapurna I Summitted By Indian Army 

1. Four members & 3 High Altitude Sherpas of Indian Army Annapurna I Expedition have been successful to climb the summit of 8091 meter high Mt. Annapurna I on 6th May 2002 at 08:00 AM. They had started from camp III on 5th May 2002 at 11:00 PM. It is also reported that all the summiters have reached down to camp III at 11:30 this morning.

Names of the Summiters

1. Sub Mr. Lalit Kumar Negi, (43 yrs) from Indian Army
2. Havildar Mr. Chhiring Norbu Bodh, (33 yrs) from Indian Army
3. Havildar Mr. Rajender Sigh Jalal (30 yrs) from Indian Army
4. Rfn Mr. Jagat Singh (26 yrs) from Indian Army
5. Mr. Pasang Rinji Sherpa (26 yrs) High Altitude Sherpa from Jubing 1, Kharikhola, Solu Khumbu, Nepal
6. Mr. Lhakpa Thundu Sherpa (30 yrs) High Altitude Sherpa from Khumjung - 8, Solu Khumbu, Nepal.
7. Mr. Tashi Dorje Sherpa (31 yrs) High Altitude Sherpa from Khumjung - 8, Solu Khumbu, Nepal.

The 17 member Indian Army Annapurna I Expedition team was permitted to climb 8091 meter high Mt. Annapurna I from North Face during the Spring Season of 2002 under the leadership of Lt. Col. SC Sharma (43 yrs). Lt. Col. from Indian Army.

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