The Indian Army has installed a statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the banks of Pangong Lake in Ladakh, at an altitude of 14,300 feet.
On 26 Dec 2024, a majestic statue of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was inaugurated on the banks of Pangong Tso at an altitude of 14,300 feet.The towering symbol of valour, vision and unwavering justice was inaugurated by Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, SC **, SM, VSM, GOC Fire and Fury Corps and Colonel of The Maratha Light Infantry. The event celebrates the unwavering spirit of the Indian ruler, whose legacy remains a source of inspiration for generations., @firefurycorps of Indian Army shared on X.
This comes after India and China recently pulled back troops from the last remaining standoff points along the eastern Ladakh border, ending a border dispute that lasted over four years.