"The plan made by Chief of the National Police General Tito Karnavian is aimed at training the Police's spirit in the framework to commemorate Indonesia's Independence Day," Papuas Police Chief Inspector General Boy Rafli Amar stated here, Friday.
The Indonesian Policewoman team will attempt to climb Carstensz Summit in around early August, and they will hoist Indonesias Red and White Flag on the peak.
"The climb is expected to boost our pride in our policewomen, and it is also one of our systems to develop our personnel to hone their fighting spirit," Amar explained.
The Carstensz Peak, with an altitude of 4,884 meters above sea level, is still covered with snow. It is one of Papuas mainstay tourism attractions.
While serving as chief of Police of Papua, National Police Chief Tito Karnavian had once climbed the Carstensz Peak and led the flag raising ceremony at the highest mountain in Indonesia.
To reach the Cartenz Peak, climbers can choose an alternative route from several points, such as from Sugapa and Ugimba in Intan Jaya Distirict, Ilaga in Puncak District, or the Grassberg open pit of PT. Freeport Indonesia in Mimika District.
The climbing route at the Grassberg open pit is not open to the public since it is believed to hinder the mining activities.
Another climbing route to the Carstensz Peak is from the south side passing the Mulu Airport in Tsinga Village, Tembagapura District. Yet, until now, the route has never been used by the climbers, as it is more difficult.
Editor: Ade P Marboen
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