Army pays tribute to soldiers who died in Galwan valley clash

Senior officials of the Indian Army paid tributes to the 20 soldiers who were killed in action five years ago in Galwan valley area in Ladakh during skirmishes with the Chinese Army (PLA).

Tributes were paid by the Ladakh-based Fire and Fury Corps at the Galwan Memorial built in the memory of the bravehearts who died during a clash with the PLA soldiers on the intervening night of June 15-16 in 2020.

“On Galwan Day, Fire and Fury Corps paid heartfelt tribute to the valour and supreme sacrifice of our bravehearts who stood resolute in the face of adversity. The indomitable courage in Galwan Valley forever resonates in the hearts of every Indian. Nation honours their families with deep respect. Their sacrifice continues to inspire generations,” an official statement read.

The tensions in the region had escalated when the PLA soldiers allegedly blocked the patrolling routes of the Indian Army.

It was reported that over 900 troops from both sides were involved in a clash with each other. Many soldiers from both sides fell into a river in Galwan Valley that became the reason for majority of deaths.

Shockingly, poles embedded with nails were used by the PLA to attack the Indian soldiers. No bullets were fired during the conflict.

20 personnel, including Col Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of Bihar Regiment’s 16th Battalion, were killed during the action. Disengagement has been completed at some of the friction points in Ladakh.