Galwan valley hero Col Santosh Babu likely to be posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra on Republic Day

New Delhi: Acknowledging the valor of Col Santosh Babu, who lost his life in a fight with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley clash, the government is likely to award him posthumously with the second-highest wartime gallantry medal Mahavir Chakra on the Republic Day this year.
“Col Babu is likely to be awarded the Mahavir Chakra posthumously on this Republic Day,” government sources told ANI.
The Indian Army top brass recommended that soldiers who took on Chinese troops in the Galwan valley clash should be awarded the war-time chakra series awards at this Republic Day.
The long list of personnel recommended for the gallantry awards at this Republic Day included the 16 Bihar Commanding Officer Colonel Santosh Babu who lost his life in the clash.
The top Army brass has recommend these brave personnel for wartime gallantry awards.
The wartime Chakra series awards include highest Paramvir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra and Vir Chakra.