Colonel Sonam Wangchuk: Legacy of Courage and Service
The passing of Sonam Wangchuk on 10 April 2026 marks the loss of a distinguished war hero of the Kargil War. Known as the “Lion of Ladakh,” he symbolized courage, leadership, and dedication in high-altitude warfare.
Commissioned into the Indian Army in 1987, he initially served in the Assam Regiment and later in the Ladakh Scouts, a unit renowned as “Snow Warriors.” His operational experi
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