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Tashi Namgyal passes away: Tashi Namgyal, the shepherd who was the first to alert the Indian Army about Pakistani infiltration in the Kargil sector of Ladakh in 1999, has died in Aryan Valley. He has said goodbye to the world at the age of 58. Namgyal had attended the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras with his daughter earlier this year. Tashi Namgyal’s daughter is a teacher by profession.
Fire and Fury Corps paid tribute
The Leh-based ‘Fire and Fury Corps’ of the Indian Army wrote on its social media handle X, we pay tribute to Tashi Namgyal on his sudden demise. A patriot is no longer among us. Brave of Ladakh – May your soul rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family in this time of grief. The Indian Army paid tribute to Namgyal, highlighting his invaluable contribution to the nation during Operation Vijay in 1999, and said that his name ‘will be written in golden letters’ in history.
Army was the first to be alerted about Pakistan’s infiltration in Kargil
Tashi Namgyal died in Garkhon, Aryan Valley, Ladakh. In early May 1999, Tashi Namgyal reached the Batalik mountain range in search of his missing yak. Here he saw some people in Pathani dress digging bunkers, who were Pakistani soldiers in civil dress. Understanding the seriousness of the situation, he immediately informed the Indian Army.
Important role in Kargil war
Tashi Namgyal’s timely briefing played a crucial role in shaping India’s military response. In the Kargil War fought between 3 May and 26 July 1999, Indian troops immediately mobilized and blocked the Srinagar-Leh highway, foiling Pakistan’s covert mission. Tashi Namgyal’s alertness played an important role in India’s victory in this war. The Indian Army honored Tashi as a brave and patriotic shepherd for his role in the Kargil War.