Sad but proud: Mother of Colonel Santosh Babu who died during India-China face-off in Ladakh
4 years, 6 months ago

Sad but proud: Mother of Colonel Santosh Babu who died during India-China face-off in Ladakh

India Today  

"Feeling sad that I lost my only son and at the same time, feeling proud that my son sacrificed his life for the nation," said the mother of Colonel Santosh Babu who was killed in the line of action on Monday night. Colonel Santosh Babu was among the 20 Indian soldiers killed in the line of fire as the result of a violent face-off between them and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Feeling sad that I lost my only "Son" and at the same time feeling proud that my son sacrificed his life for the nation says Manjula mother of Col.Santosh Babu who was martyred by #ChineseArmyinLadakh #warherosantoshbabu pic.twitter.com/ZDADfEfkw6 — Prashanth June 16, 2020 Colonel Bikkummala Santosh Babu of the 16 Bihar regiment was a resident of Telangana's Suryapet district. Sad but proud: Mother of Colonel Santosh Babu who died during India-China face-off in Ladakh The soldier who accompanied Colonel Babu has been identified as Palani, a soldier originally from Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu who joined the Indian Army when he was 18-years-old.

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Telangana govt appoints Galwan Valley martyr Col Santosh Babu's wife as Deputy Collector, provides house site
4 years, 5 months ago

Telangana govt appoints Galwan Valley martyr Col Santosh Babu's wife as Deputy Collector, provides house site

India Today  

The Telangana government on Wednesday handed over a letter of appointment as Deputy Collector and also a house site in the city to the wife of Col Santosh Babu, who was martyred in the recent violent clashes with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. "The state government has appointed Ms Santoshi, wife of Col Santosh Babu who was martyred in …

Galwan face-off: Colonel Santosh Babu now among 'ex-NDA Brave Hearts'
4 years, 6 months ago

Galwan face-off: Colonel Santosh Babu now among 'ex-NDA Brave Hearts'

India Today  

Colonel B Santosh Babu who was killed in eastern Ladakh joined the elite league of 'ex-NDA Brave Hearts' on Saturday as the National Defence Academy here paid rich homage to its martyred alumnus. Colonel Babu was among 20 Indian soldiers who died in a clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley on the night of June 15. "Late Col B …

'You Sent Me to the Army, Let Me Do My Duty': What Colonel Santosh Babu Said in Last Call to Parents
4 years, 6 months ago

'You Sent Me to the Army, Let Me Do My Duty': What Colonel Santosh Babu Said in Last Call to Parents

News 18  

A talented hero, a brave heart and an ideal son who was loved by all, this is how Colonel Santosh Babu’s parents who were visibly shaken remember him. “You sent me to Army, now let me do my duty,” Babu told his parents over the call. Everything is fine.” Recollecting his achievements, Colonel’s parents maintaining a stoic demeanour stated that …

Proud that our son gave his life for country, say parents of Col Santosh Babu
4 years, 6 months ago

Proud that our son gave his life for country, say parents of Col Santosh Babu

Hindustan Times  

Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, who was killed in a clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Galwan valley on Monday night, would have been spending his time with his old parents in Telangana’s Suryapet town by now, had he not been held up due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Colonel’s family – wife Santoshi, daughter Abhigna and son Anirudh reside in …

I am proud of my son, says martyred Colonel Santosh Babu's mother
4 years, 6 months ago

I am proud of my son, says martyred Colonel Santosh Babu's mother

India TV News  

The mother of Colonel B. Santosh Babu, who was killed by the Chinese Army in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, is proud that her son made the supreme sacrifice for the sake of the country. Commanding Officer Santosh Babu, who along with two jawans was killed in the face-off between the two armies during the de-escalation in Galwan Valley, hailed …

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