Know About Major Sonam Wangchuk MAHA VIR CHAKRA #RememberingOurHeroes

 

 

On 30 May 1999, Major Sonam Wangchuk-of Indus Wing, Ladakh Scouts, as a part of ongoing operations in Op VIJAY in the Batalik Sector, was leading a columnn for occupation of Ridge Line on the Line of Control in a glaciated area at a height of about 5500 meters. This was essential so as to pre-empt its occupation by the enemy and any subsequent infiltration.

 

While moving towards the Line of Control, the enemy ambushed the column by firing from a vantage position. In the process, one NCO of Ladakh Scouts was killed. Major Sonam Wangchuk held his column together and in a daring counter ambush, led a raid on the eneiny position from a flank, killing two enemy personnel. The officer also recovered one Heavy Machine Gun and one Universal Machine Gun, ammunition, controlled stores and also three dead bodies of the enemy personnel.

 

Thereafter, the officer took stock of all forces along the Chorbatla axis in the Batalik Sector and cleared the axis upto the Line of Control of all enemy intrusions at a great risk to his life.

 

Major Sonam Wangchuk displayed exceptional bravery and gallantry of the highest order in the presence of enemy fire and in extreme climatic conditions in the glaciated area.