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”.