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Tsetan Namgyal, a 86-year-old porter who served during the 1962 India-China war, passed away on February 22. He was captured by China for six months and served alongside a Param Vir Chakra awardee. Despite his service, Namgyal did not receive official recognition from the Indian government. Later, he was honored by the current Chief of Army Staff in 2022.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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