Mahavir Chakra For Galwan Valley Hero Col. Santosh Babu Published by GulteDesk January 27, 2021
Late Colonel Santosh Babu, who lost his life in clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley of Easter Ladakh in June 2020, has been honoured with Mahavir Chakra posthumously on Republic Day. Santosh Babu’s wife, Santoshi, welcomed and said she is proud of her husband. She said, “He (Colonel Santosh Babu) and his team fought bravely and made a selfless sacrifice. Family members and regiment are proud of them. We are feeling proud.”
Colonel Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, was among 20 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 last year in the Galwan Valley, an incident that marked one of the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.