Galwan Hero Colonel Santosh Babu Awarded With Maha Vir Chakra Galwan Hero Colonel Santosh Babu Awarded With Maha Vir Chakra The citation notes that the officer resisted the enemy attack till his last breath, inspiring troops to hold the ground.
Colonel Santosh Babu: The army has built a memorial for the 20 soldiers (File)
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He led Indian troops from the front against Chinese soldiers
The officer resisted the enemy attack till his last breath
New Delhi:
Colonel Santosh Babu, who was among the 20 soldiers that died in the line of duty in brutal hand-to-hand combat with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh s Galwan Valley on June 15 last year, has been awarded with the second highest wartime gallantry honour, the Maha Vir Chakra, for showing conspicuous bravery in face of enemy, exemplary leadership and astute professionalism.
India, China Suffer New Casualties In Border Flare-up By Bhuvan BAGGA
01/25/21 AT 1:44 PM
Indian and Chinese troops clashed anew on their contested Himalayan border, resulting in injuries on both sides, officials said Monday, highlighting the fraught state of relations between the giant nuclear-armed neighbours.
The fighting on January 20 came six months after a pitched battle which left at least 20 Indian troops dead as well as an unknown number of Chinese casualties.
The world s two most populous nations have since become embroiled in a diplomatic showdown over their geographical and political differences.
India s military played down the latest skirmish as a minor face-off at Naku La pass, which connects Sikkim state with Tibet on the Chinese side.
Republic Day: Colonel Santosh Babu, Killed in Galwan Valley Clash, to be Awarded Maha Vir Chakra
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Colonel Santosh Babu, the Commanding Officer of 16 Bihar regiment, who lost his life during the Galwan Valley clash last year, will be posthumously awarded with Maha Vir Chakra on Republic Day.
The 39-year-old colonel was among the 20 Indian soldiers killed in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, last year, during a violent clash with Chinese.
Mahavir Chakra is India’s second-highest military decoration after Param Vir Chakra. Colonel Babu’s name was recommended for the honour by the Indian Army’s top brass.
Galwan Valley heroes honoured with war time military decorations
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Martyred colonel s body flown to Hyderabad.. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Jan 25 : All the 20 Indian Army bravehearts killed in action during the clash with Chinese People s Liberation Army troopers at the Galwan Valley in Ladakh last year have been honoured with war gallantry aawards posthumously on the eve of Republic Day.
Colonel Santosh Babu, who led from the front during the Galwan Valley clash on June 15 last year, have been conferred with Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest military award, posthumously. Four of them have been conferred with Vir Chakra, the third highest military award, while others have been awarded with Sena Medal.
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