Galwan hero Colonel Santosh Babu awarded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Colonel Santosh Babu, who died fighting the Chinese forces in the Galwan valley, has been posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra.

Colonel Santosh Babu, who gave his life for the nation during the brutal skirmish with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in May last year, was posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second-highest wartime gallantry medal, on Tuesday. #WATCH | Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously for resisting Chinese Army attack while establishing an observation post in the face of the enemy in Galwan valley in Ladakh sector during Operation Snow Leopard.His mother and wife receive the award from President. pic.twitter.com/vadfvXBz9M