Galwan valley hero Col Santosh Babu was awarded the Mahavir Chakra (posthumously). He was honoured with the second-highest wartime gallantry medal in an investiture ceremony. His mother and his wife received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday. Col Bikumalla Santosh Babu, Commanding officer 16 BIHAR, was deployed in Galwan Valley. During Operation Snow Leopard, he was tasked to establish an observation post in the face of the enemy. Col Santosh Babu faced stiff resistance from the adversary who attacked from adjoining heights. He valiantly resisted the enemy attack till his last breath, motivating his troops to hold ground. The President also awarded Vir Chakra to five other Galwan braves out of which four were awarded posthumously. Watch the full video for more.
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