Kargil war hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, Maha Vir Chakra, passes away
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), a Maha Vir Chakra awardee of the 1999 Kargil war from Ladakh, passed away; Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh paid tribute on 10 April 2026.
Summary
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), a Maha Vir Chakra awardee and hero of the 1999 Kargil war, passed away, and Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh paid tribute to him on 10 April 2026. Mr. Singh described him as a highly decorated Indian Army officer known for gallantry and resolute leadership, and 'a proud son of Ladakh' whose leadership by personal example during Operation Vijay inspired his men in demanding high-altitude conditions.
Key facts
- Name
- Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd)
- Award
- Maha Vir Chakra
- War
- 1999 Kargil war (Operation Vijay)
- From
- Ladakh
- Tribute
- Rajnath Singh, 10 April 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), whose passing was mourned in April 2026, was awarded which gallantry award for the 1999 Kargil war?
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Correct answer: B — Maha Vir Chakra
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk was a Maha Vir Chakra awardee of the 1999 Kargil war.
The 1999 Kargil war operation in which Colonel Sonam Wangchuk led his men by personal example is known as:
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Correct answer: C — Operation Vijay
Rajnath Singh recalled his leadership by personal example during Operation Vijay.