New Delhi — In a landmark achievement showcasing courage, endurance and national pride, the Border Security Force’s first all-women mountaineering team successfully summited Mount Everest on Thursday, hoisting the spirit of India atop the world’s highest peak.
The team reached the summit of Mount Everest (8,848.86 metres) at around 8:00 AM on May 21 and proudly sang the national song “Vande Mataram” at the peak, marking a historic moment for the force.
The expedition was led by a diverse team of women personnel from different regions of the country, including Constable Kausar Fatima from Ladakh, Constable Munmun Ghosh from West Bengal, Constable Rebeka Singh from Uttarakhand, and Constable Tsering Chorol from Kargil. Their achievement reflected India’s unity in diversity, as they overcame extreme altitude, freezing temperatures and challenging terrain with exceptional determination and resilience.
Border Security Force Director General Praveen Kumar congratulated the team via radio link from headquarters, praising their historic feat and extending best wishes on behalf of the entire force and the nation. The mission also aligns with the BSF’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram.”
The expedition was flagged off on April 6, 2026, from New Delhi by DG Praveen Kumar, marking the beginning of a high-altitude mission symbolizing empowerment and courage.
Officials also confirmed that a separate BSF men’s mountaineering team is expected to attempt the ascent of Mount Lhotse (8,516 metres) in the coming days, continuing the force’s series of high-altitude challenges.
The achievement has been widely hailed as a milestone in India’s paramilitary and adventure sports history, reinforcing the growing role of women in extreme frontier operations.
