MVC Col Sonam Wangchuk: "The Lion Of Ladakh"
When Humility Meets Valour! Writing a blog about a particular officer for the first time, and about the forces after a long gap, perhaps around three years, let’s dive into the story of the “Lion of Ladakh,” Mahavir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd.). Snippet from the Documentary : " Lion of Ladakh " (2017) Who is Col. Sonam Wangchuk? Col. Sonam Wangchuk (MVC) (Retd.), born on 11th May 1964, is an Indian Army veteran who has been decorated for his valiant service. Along with the Mahavir Chakra, he has also been awarded the Videsh Seva Medal (VSM) for his tenure in Sri Lanka during operations against the LTTE, as per the Government’s orders. Col. Sonam graduated from Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi. During his college days, he was exceptionally fit and often ran cross-country for miles. Noticing his dedication, his uncle, who served in the Army, encouraged him to join the forces. From the documentary released by the then Hon’ble President of India, S...