India, Aug. 29 -- The Chinese, together with Chang La, encircled the post Jara La. There were also 17 men under the command of an NCO. Over 300 Chinese marched up to the position and surrounded it in the morning. The Chinese encircled the post all day, but our troops managed to escape during the night, although one soldier was killed and seven were taken prisoner. Other positions in the region were similarly besieged and overwhelmed by the Chinese. Sepoy Sonam Rabgais was on one of these posts when it was brutally bombarded and assaulted by the Chinese. He fought valiantly and remained in his trench until he was killed. He was later awarded the Vir Chakra. A dett of 372 Field Company under Lt JS Sidhu at Demchok was ambushed by the Chinese ...