Ladakhi Hero Tashi Namgyal, Who Alerted Army During Kargil War, Passes Away
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Tashi Namgyal, a Ladakhi shepherd who played a key role in the 1999 Kargil War by alerting Indian troops about Pakistan’s intrusion, has passed away at the age of 58 in Aryan Valley of Ladakh.
Earlier this year, he attended the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas in Drass with his daughter, Tsering Dolkar, a school teacher.
While looking for his missing yaks in early May 1999, Tashi Namgyal saw Pakistani infiltrators in Pathan clothing digging bunkers on the Batalik mountain range. Sensing something was wrong, he quickly informed the Indian Army. His alert proved crucial in helping India prepare its military response during the Kargil War.
"Fire and Fury Corps pays tribute to Mr Tashi Namgyal on his sudden demise. His invaluable contribution to the nation during Op Vijay 1999 shall remain etched in golden letters. We offer deep condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief”, Fire and Fury Corps of Indian Army posted on X.
“A PATRIOT PASSES
Braveheart of Ladakh - Rest in Peace”, army added further in a tribute.
The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan from May 3 to July 26, 1999, in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir (now in Ladakh). It began when Pakistani soldiers and terrorists disguised as locals infiltrated Indian territory and occupied key positions along the Line of Control (LoC). The Indian Army launched “Operation Vijay” to reclaim the captured areas, achieving a decisive victory.