China's Aggression An Act Of War: Galwan Hero Col Santosh Babu To Be Awarded Wartime Gallantry Award Mahavir Chakra

Bihar Regiment's Commanding Officer Colonel Santosh Babu who sacrificed his life during the Galwan Clash with China last year will be posthumously awarded the second highest war time gallantry award the Mahavir Chakra.

This will be the first time since the Kargi War that the wartime gallantry award the Mahavir Chakra will be awarded.

At least four Indian Army soldiers including Colonel B Santosh Babu of 16 Bihar battalion may get posthumously honored with gallantry medals.