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Shepherd who alerted Army about Pakistan troops in Kargil in 1999 dies

IndiaTimes Sunday, 22 December 2024 ()
The Indian Army paid tribute to Ladakhi shepherd Tashi Namgyal, who recently passed away. Namgyal played a vital role in the 1999 Kargil War by alerting the army to Pakistani infiltration. While searching for his yaks, he discovered Pakistani soldiers constructing bunkers, enabling a swift Indian response.
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Kargil Kargil Town in Indian-administered Ladakh, Kashmir region


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