Photographed: Constable Kouser Fatima (Ladakh), Constable Munmun Ghosh (West Bengal), Constable Rabeka Singh (Uttarakhand), and Constable Tsering Chorol (Kargil)

NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force’s first-ever all-women Mount Everest expedition team has successfully summited the world’s highest peak, scripting history under #MissionVandeMataram.The team comprising constable Kouser Fatima from Ladakh, constable Munmun Ghosh from West Bengal, constable Rabeka Singh from Uttarakhand and constable Tsering Chorol from Kargil reached the summit of Mount Everest (8,848.86 metres) at 8 AM (IST) on Thursday.Celebrating the BSF’s diamond jubilee year, the Mahila Seema Praharis carried the spirit of ‘Vande Mataram’ to the top of the world. At an altitude where most people require oxygen support and even standing upright is a challenge, the four constables sang Vande Mataram in one unwavering voice.The extraordinary achievement stands as a symbol of women empowerment, national pride and the BSF’s commitment to excellence, reflecting the strength, resilience and indomitable spirit of nari shakti.