New Delhi, April 11 -- Army veteran Col Sonam Wangchuk (retd), who received a Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry in the 1999 Kargil war, passed away on Friday, with defence minister Rajnath Singh hailing him as a "proud son of Ladakh" whose heroics during Operation Vijay inspired Army personnel in the demanding high-altitude conditions. The Indian Army said the force stands in solidarity with the bereaved family. In a post on X on Friday, Singh paid tribute to Colonel Wangchuk describing him as a highly decorated officer of the Army, renowned for his gallantry. "A proud son of Ladakh, he exemplified the spirit of the region -- resilient, steadfast and deeply rooted in service to the nation, while standing as a symbol of India's unity in dive...