Leh, Apr 02: One of the gallant soldiers of the Indian Army and Kargil war hero, Subedar Major Tsewang Murop, Vir Chakra, lost his life in a tragic road accident last night in Ladakh, officials said on Sunday.
They said Murop, son of Naib Subedar Chhering Mutup, Ashok Chakra died in a tragic accident in Leh on Saturday.
Subedar Major Tsewang Murop belonged to one of the most decorated and gallant family who has always been at the forefront in the service of the nation.
Meanwhile, the death of Subedar Major Tsewang Murop is being widely condoled and termed a big loss for the Nation particularly Indian Army, Ladakh Scouts and Guides.
Fire and Fury Corps commander Lt General Rashim Bali condoled the demise of the Kargil war hero.
Fire and Fury Corps commander Lt General Rashim Bali also met his family including his father Naib Subedar Chering Mutop Ashok Chakra (Retd) to express condolences on behalf of the Indian Army.
