President of India Applauds the Indomitable Spirit of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has applauded the indomitable spirit of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa who survived in the avalanche on Siachen Glacier of February 3, 2016.

In his message to General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, the President said, "I am happy to know that Lance Naik Hanumanthappa has survived the avalanche on Siachen Glacier of February 3, 2016. I applaud his indomitable spirit and ability to endure adverse conditions.

Lance Naik Hanumanthappa’s will power and courage to fight all odds is truly an example to all others.

I join the people of our country in praying for his early and speedy recovery”.

This Press Release issued at 1740 hrs.