Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, July 1: On the 18th death anniversary of Late Col Chhewang Rinchen, a wreath laying ceremony was held at War Memorial, Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre.
Col Rinchen is always remembered for his exceptional bravery and courageous acts.
Born on November 11, 1931, at Sumur in Nubra valley, Col Rinchen joined the Nubra Guards at the tender age of 17. During 1947-48 operations, he alongwith his band of 28 volunteers successfully blocked the advancement of Pak raiders to Leh for approx two months. For his heroic actions, he was awarded Maha Vir Chakra, the yougest recipient of the award in Indian Army.
Col Rinchen was awarded Sena Medal for his brave deeds against the Chinese in 1962 Operatins in the Daulat Beg Oldi Sector. In 1971, he led his ‘Dhal Force’ against the Pakistanis in Baltistan. His unorthodox techinique based on guerilla warfare resulted in the recapturing of a significant area in Turtuk sector. He was awarded Maha Vir Chakra for the second time and the Ladakh Scouts won the Battle Honour of Turtuk-1971.
The wreaths were laid by several military and civil dignitaries including Station Commander Leh Garrison, Commandant Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre and relatives of Late Col Chhewang Rinchen.
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