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Kargil War Hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, known as the 'Lion of Ladakh' and a recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kargil War, has passed away.
10 Apr, 11:10 — 10 Apr, 15:06
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual136d ago
Mahavir Chakra awardee, Kargil hero, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk dies of heart attack, Rajnath condoles
During the 1999 Kargil War, he led Ladakh Scouts troops to secure Chorbat La in Batalik sector and played crucial role in eliminating enemy intruders.
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual136d ago
The ‘Lion of Ladakh’ falls: Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, the Kargil hero awarded with Maha Vir Chakra, passes away
By Varinder Bhatia
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual136d ago
Kargil War Hero Sonam Wangchuk Dies, Defence Minister, Army Pay Tributes
In a post on X on Friday, Rajnath Singh paid glowing tribute to Col Wangchuk describing him as a highly decorated officer of the Army, renowned for his gallantry, resolute leadership and unwavering commitment to duty.
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First report: indian-express · 10 Apr, 11:10|Full coverage: 3 · 4h|Window: 4h
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