An Indian climber who was previously banned from climbing Mount Everest has finally reached its summit for real this time.
Narender Singh Yadav reportedly faked his achievement regarding his ascent to the highest mountain in the world by digitally altering his photos. This time, he returned to the actual place to prove that he could do it all by himself.
Indian Climber Debunks Mount Everest Allegations
In this digital age, it's easier to deceive people, especially on social media. Users sometimes have no clue about the people they meet online. Indeed, we never know what story lies behind a single image.
According to NDTV's report, an Indian man has previously claimed that he succeeded in reaching the peak of Mount Everest.
As we know, it's a very tough challenge for mountaineers to climb the world's highest mountain because of various challenges, including the lack of oxygen and altitude.
Back in May 2016, Yadav said that he was able to touch down the 8,849-meter mountain, bragging about his feat of hitting the zenith of Everest.
However, the Nepalese government immediately realized that his feat was a bogus setup. Upon discovering this deception, the authorities decided to revoke his achievement because the photos posted by Yadav were all "digitally-altered."
As a result, the government of Nepal sanctioned Yadav and his two co-climbers with a ban which has lasted for six years. This means that if he wants to climb Mount Everest, he will have to wait until 2022.
According to the Indian climber, many allegations were thrown against him. That's why he wanted that he could climb the mountain's peak.
"Everest is a dream for all of us, but Everest is life for me," he told AFP on Friday," Yadav said in an interview with AFP on Friday, June 3.
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A 'Very Painful' Experience For Yadav
Regarding his violation, the climber admitted that he actually reached the ascent. After being nominated for the 2020 Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award, his expedition leader edited his photos. Later, he saw them all on social media, per The Strait Times.
As a consequence, Yadav received a ban hammer which was a "very painful" experience for his part and his family.
A week later, after his band was lifted, he braved the journey on the way to the chilling Everest terrain. This time, he captured a lot of clips and images of him as he reached the mountain.
Bishman Raj Bhattrai, the official of the Nepal tourism department, granted him a certificate of his feat. The present evidence now proves that he indeed succeeded in his achievement.
To make sure that no anomalies would take place, Pemba Rita Sherpa, a guide, sent two people to accompany him. He added that his team took several photos of Yadav on his way to the summit.
The tourist spot was reopened for the mountaineers just in 2021, right after the COVID-19 pandemic eased up. Now, the Himalayan nation is welcoming guests who want to test if they can achieve the most challenging mission in the land.
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Written by Joseph Henry
