Kargil War: Indian Army paid tribute to the heroes of Chorbat La war, remembered the glorious history of Kargil.

Kargil War 1999, Memorial: The brave soldiers of our country wrote a golden chapter in the history of India on this day (30 May). Today is the same day when Indian armed forces intensified attacks to drive out Pakistani infiltrators. Yes, on May 30, 1999, during the Kargil War, in the battle of Chorbat La, the brave soldiers of India annihilated the enemy and registered their names in golden letters in the pages of history.

The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army paid tribute to the bravery of Late Colonel Sonam Wangchuk and the soldiers of 3 Ladakh Scouts in the Battle of Chorbat La in Batalik Sector on 30 May 1999 during the Kargil War.

In a post shared on social media platform Through the post, the Army highlighted that even under extremely difficult circumstances, Colonel Sonam led from the front, which was part of ‘Operation Vijay’. It proved to be an important early success for India.

It is with pride and gratitude that Major Sonam Wangchuk

The Army post further said, ‘Major Sonam Wangchuk and the brave soldiers of 3 Ladakh Scouts engraved their names in golden letters in history during the battle of Chorbat La in Batalik sector. Facing sub-zero temperatures, snow storms, enemy fire and difficult terrain, Major Wangchuk led from the front. They established observation posts at SONAM-1 and SONAM-2 and eliminated the enemy. After this, Pakistani troops were prevented from establishing control over the ridgeline of the Ladakh mountain range. India remembers him with pride and gratitude.”

‘Snow Warriors’ launched ‘Operation Vijay’

The battle of Chorbat La, fought on extremely high peaks and in snowy terrain, was part of the broader ‘Operation Vijay’ launched by India to recapture strategic positions captured by infiltrators during the Kargil war. The Ladakh Scouts, popularly known as the ‘Snow Warriors’, played a vital role in the high Himalayan war during this campaign and conducted operations along the LOC in some of the toughest and most adverse conditions in the world.

The campaign ran amidst harsh weather up to 60 degrees Celsius and thin air.

According to official information, in the first week of May 1999, heavy infiltration by Pakistani Army and infiltrators was detected in the Kargil and Dras sectors. After which Ladakh Scouts were among the first units that were deployed in Batalik sector. Which carried out several attacks and reconnaissance operations to drive the enemy from key mountain ridgelines. The campaign was often conducted at altitudes of more than 18,000 feet under heavy artillery fire and in harsh weather and thin air of up to 60 degrees Celsius.

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Major Wangchuk’s actions in this area are credited with ensuring early strategic successes for India. Control of the ridgelines in the Batalik area was vital to establishing dominance over the routes along the Line of Control.

honored with Mahavir Chakra

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated officer of the Indian Army and one of the most distinguished military personalities of Ladakh, was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his extraordinary courage during ‘Operation Vijay’. Colonel Wangchuk, popularly known as the ‘Lion of Ladakh’, is remembered for his fearless leadership in the 1999 Kargil war. Particularly for his courageous actions during the Battle of Chorbat La in Batalik Sector, which has become a glorious chapter in Indian military history. Let us tell you that Colonel Sonam Waganchuk died of a heart attack on 10 April 2026. Even today his contribution in the army is viewed with respect.

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It may be noted that on May 30, 1999, during the Kargil war, the Indian Air Force launched ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ against infiltrators. Had intensified his attacks under. The state-of-the-art Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft were officially inducted into service to deliver precision strikes on enemy targets and gain tactical advantage in high altitude areas. Kargil war is also called Operation Vijay. In the first week of May 1999, heavy infiltration by Pakistani troops and infiltrators was detected in the Kargil and Dras sectors. In the Kargil war, brave men like Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari made the supreme sacrifice by showing indomitable courage in Tololing.