Mountaineer stranded on Mt Denali, MP seeks MEA's aid
The MP, in his letter, said that Khan, a Pandalam native, was on a mission to hoist the national flag to congratulate the Indian Army over Operation Sindoor when he was stranded due to a severe storm. "He sent messages requesting urgent rescue and assistance due to a shortage of water and food," wrote Antony in the letter. The MP also mentioned Khan's satellite phone number.
Meanwhile, Khan's relatives said that he had gone to Denali accompanied by a Tamil Nadu native.
Khan, son of M A Ali Ahammed Khan and J Shahida from Poozhikkad in Pandalam, started his journey from Chennai on June 4 night. According to his family members, he reached the US on June 6. He spoke via video call with his parents before beginning his mountain hike on June 10.
Khan is an assistant section officer in the finance department at the Secretariat. He had taken one month leave for the journey. Khan, an avid mountaineer, has conquered several mountains across continents.
Deputy speaker Chittayam Gopakumar wrote to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to intervene in the matter to ensure Khan's safe return.
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