Army’s Kangchenjunga Climb Breaches Places of Worship Act, Claim Locals

A petition has been filed challenging the Indian Army’s recent ascent of Mt. Kangchenjunga under the ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’ mission. 

Local tribal bodies allege the expedition violates the Places of Worship Act, 1991, and a 2001 Sikkim government notification that prohibits ascents of the sacred mountain.

Petitioners claim the Ministry of Defence acted without state approval and disregarded the cultural and religious sentiments of local communities. They urged the Court to enforce existing restrictions and called for accountability for the alleged breach.