On June 16 an Indian Police expedition team led by Shivraj Singh had the first ascent of Ganesh Parbat. The 10 men team reached the summit at 11.30 a.m. starting at 2 a.m. in the morning. The leader reached the summit with Ramesh Shahi, P. Singh, Balwant Singh Pal, Ang Chatter, Sherpas Sang Boo Aila and Hisse, and Garhwalis HAP Puran and Kalyan Singh.