Col Santosh Babu's parents mourn his death, says 'under deep shock'

Col Santosh Babu's parents mourn his death, says 'under deep shock'

Parents of Colonel Santosh Babu, who lost his life in a "violent face-off" with Chinese troops at Galwan Valley, grieved their loss.

Father of late Col.

Santosh Babu said, "At first, we didn't believe it but later higher authorities told us what had happened.

We're under deep shock.

Our son faced many challenges." Colonel Santosh Babu, Commanding Officer of the 16 Bihar regiment lost his life in the violent face-off with Chinese soldiers in Galwan Valley area near Patrolling Point 14.