Viral Mountain-Climbing Video on Social Media
Claim
A video circulating widely on Facebook, Instagram, and X is being claimed as footage of the Indian Army operating in Siachen Glacier, suggesting it shows military activity in one of the world’s harshest battle zones.
The claim is false and misleading.
The viral video actually documents a civilian Indian mountaineering expedition that took place in December 2025, when a team of Indian mountaineers successfully summited Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico and the tallest volcano in North America, standing at 5,636 meters (18,491 feet).
This expedition was a purely mountaineering achievement, not a military operation. The climb was led by experienced high-altitude climber Narendra Kumar and involved a technically demanding ascent via the Piedra Grande Refuge to Jamapa Glacier route. The team used professional climbing gear such as crampons and ice axes to navigate glaciers, icy slopes, and rapidly changing weather conditions.
The visuals in the video—snowstorms, heavy winds, ice-covered terrain, and climbers moving in formation—have led to confusion. However, such conditions are common in high-altitude volcanic climbs and are not exclusive to Siachen Glacier. There is no official confirmation, insignia, uniform, or operational context linking the footage to the Indian Army.
In reality, the expedition is widely recognized as:
- A test of physical endurance, mental resilience, and teamwork
- Part of global high-altitude mountaineering efforts
- A prestigious achievement often associated with preparation for challenges like the Volcanic Seven Summits
Verdict
❌ Claim is False
✅ The video shows an Indian civilian mountaineering team climbing Pico de Orizaba in Mexico, not an Indian Army operation in Siachen.
TruthBox urges viewers to verify context before sharing viral visuals, as misleading claims distort genuine achievements and spread misinformation.
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