Deeply shaken by the sudden demise of Col Sonam Wangchuk, Maha Vir Chakra, my brother Rhino from 4 Assam Regiment.
I was there, the day he joined the unit. We served together in IPKF, Sri Lanka too. Undoubtedly he was one of the finest warriors, I have ever known.
He led the Ladakh Scouts column with exceptional courage and earned the Maha Vir Chakra at the Battle of Chorbatla that marked one of the first major successes for the Indian Army in the Kargil War.
Beyond the uniform, Sonam was a thorough gentleman and a deeply spiritual soul. His faith in Buddhism was a quiet strength he carried always.
This loss is sudden, shocking, and deeply personal. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul find peace; Rest In Eternal Peace.
Tagra Raho...
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