Correct Answer : 14th Jan 2022
Padma Shri recipient and founder of the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Major "Hari Pal Singh Ahluwalia" passed away on Friday(14th Jan 2022) evening. He was 85.
HPS Ahluwalia was a retired army officer, a trained mountaineer, author and social worker "who has contributed immensely in various fields including adventure, sports, environment, disability and social work", said a statement.
As a professional mountaineer, he was one of the first Indians to conquer Mount Everest. He has written over 13 books including his autobiography Higher Than Everest, it said Major Ahluwalia has also been a former president of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation and the Delhi Mountaineering Association.
Source : NDTV
