In a post on X on Friday, Rajnath Singh paid glowing tribute to Col Wangchuk describing him as a highly decorated officer of ...

Sonam Wangchuk was a celebrated Indian Army officer best known for his extraordinary bravery during the Kargil War. Col Sonam ...

Maha Vir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Kargil War hero, passed away in Leh. Renowned for his bravery in the ...

Kargil war hero Sonam Wangchuk, who was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, died on April 10, 2026. He was known as the 'Lion of Ladakh', who left many Indians in tears.

Col Sonam Wangchuk (retd), a distinguished Army veteran and Maha Vir Chakra recipient for his bravery in the 1999 Kargil war, ...

The untimely death has shocked the region as well as army veterans, who praised him for his exceptional courage and ...

Maha Vir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, hailed as the “Lion of Ladakh” for his bravery during the Kargil War, passed ...

Kargil war hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra recipient, has passed away. Celebrated as a proud son of Ladakh, ...

During the 1999 Kargil War, he led Ladakh Scouts troops to secure Chorbat La in Batalik sector and played crucial role in ...

Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief at the passing of Maha Vir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), a braveheart of the 1999 Kargil war.

Maha Vir Chakra awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk dies at 61. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indian Army pay tribute to Ladakh officer, recalling his bravery during Operation Vijay and leadership in high ...