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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Kargil war<\/a> hero and Army veteran Col Sonam Wangchuk<\/a> (retd), who received a Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry in the 1999 war, passed away on Friday.Hailing him as a \u201cproud son of Ladakh\u201d for his heroics during Operation Vijay, defence minister Rajnath Singh<\/a> posted on X: \u201cA proud son of Ladakh, he exemplified the spirit of the region \u2014 resilient, steadfast and deeply rooted in service to the nation, while standing as a symbol of India’s unity in diversity. His courageous actions of leading by personal example during Operation Vijay inspired his men under the most demanding conditions in high-altitude.\u201dThe Army, in a post on X, remembered him as a brave soldier, a committed leader and a son of Ladakh whose life \u201cembodied courage, service and unity\u201d and asserted that his legacy will continue to inspire generations.Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps, in a post on X, said, \u201cGOC Fire and Fury Corps and all ranks express profound grief on the untimely demise of Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, Maha Vir Chakra (retd) and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n