JAMMU & KASHMIR White Water Rafting Expedition on Indus flagged off | KNO Published 373 weeks ago on July 12, 2019 By KashmirNewsObserver Srinagar, July 12 (KN0): As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, a White Water Rafting Expedition is being undertaken by the Parashu Brigade from Nyoma to Nimu (210KM). A 27 member team led by Capt Hrishikesh Ghogare was flagged by Major General Arvind Kapoor, Chief of Staff, Fire and Fury Corps today, a statement issued to KNO reads. The team will traverse from an altitude varying from 13700 feet to 10300 feet crossing a number of grade four rapids, enduring inclement weather and sub-zero temperatures of the Indus River, the spokesman said. It added that the team has undertaken this expedition of 210 Km with an aim of setting up a National record. The officials of the India Book of Records are in Leh to validate the record at the end of the expedition, it added.(KNO) Up Next Finally local militant recruitment in Kashmir plugged by forces, reveal figures | KNO Don't Miss Anchar, Khushalsar, Gilsar Lakes under threat, State government unconcerned: NC | KNO