Know who was Ladakhi Tashi Namgyal, who gave information about enemy infiltration in Kargil war, shepherd turned hero of the country.

New Delhi. Tashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd who alerted the Indian Army about Pakistani infiltration during the 1999 Kargil war, died at the age of 58. Namgyal was a resident of Garkhon village located in Aryan Valley of Ladakh. The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army has expressed deep condolence on his demise and paid tribute to him. Fire and Fury Corps wrote on social media platform X, “Tribute to the brave Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh. His invaluable contribution to the nation during Operation Vijay will be written in golden letters.”

Who was Tashi Namgyal?

Tashi Namgyal was looking for his yak in May 1999 when he saw some suspicious people digging bunkers near the Line of Control. They were wearing Pathani attire, which is not commonly seen in that area. Upon becoming suspicious, Namgyal immediately informed the Indian Army about this activity. His alertness and courage helped the Indian Army in timely detecting the infiltration plan and taking precise retaliatory action. His contribution will always be remembered.

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Braveheart of Ladakh – Rest in Peace

Fire and Fury Corps pays tribute to Mr Tashi Namgyal on his sudden demise. His invaluable contribution to the nation during Op Vijay 1999 shall remain etched in golden letters. We offer deep condolences to the bereaved… pic.twitter.com/jmtyHUHNfB

— @firefurycorps_IA (@firefurycorps) December 20, 2024

What was Kargil war?

The Kargil war was fought between India and Pakistan in May–July 1999. Pakistan had intruded into Indian territory and captured the hills near the Line of Control (LoC). Its objective was to cut the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. The Indian Army started a campaign to expel the enemy in the inaccessible hilly areas under Operation Vijay. The Air Force launched Operation Safed Sagar and bombed enemy positions. The international community criticized Pakistan and considered it a violation of the Line of Control. Due to Tashi Namgyal's information and the bravery of the Indian Army, this war ended with India's victory in July 1999.