Kargil hero and Vir Chakra awardee Sub Major Tsewang Morup dead in road accident near Leh

Army Sub Major dead: Sub Major Tsewang Morup, who received a Vir Chakra for his role in the battle of Kargil in 1999, died in a vehicle accident in Leh on Saturday (31 March). 

Morup was posted in Leh, where he was going in his vehicle, which toppled near Nimu. 

As per reports, his car skidded off the road, and Morup died of his injuries.

Last rites for Morup's funeral have been planned for April 6. Morup was from Leh and served at 2 Ladakh Scouts.  

Morup has a long army legacy as he was the son of Naib Subedar Chhering Mutup, an Ashok Chakra awardee. 

Lt Gen Rashim Bali, AVSM, SM, VSM, 14 Corps Cdr, visited the family of the deceased to pay his condolences.

"Condolences to the most decorated family of the Country. Rest in peace braveheart, Great loss to Army, Ladakh Scouts and the National," Bali said in his statement to the family.

"The Fire and Fury fraternity shared moments of irreparable loss with the family of Subedar Major Tsewang Morup. We shall stand guard by the flame of bravery and sacrifice for the motherland," his message further read. 

During Operation Vijay in the Kargil War, Morup was posted at Point 5770. It is located in the Chamunda/Turtuk Sector adjoining NJ 9842. Morup escaped enemy fire at that point. 

Army legacy

His father Mutup also served in the Indian Army, which he joined as an infantry soldier in Ladakh Scouts on June 23, 1965.

Mutup was born in the Likar village of the Leh district. Due to inadequate educational opportunities, Mutup was unable to pursue a proper education, and he joined the Indian Army .

On February 21, 1985, the Pakistani armed force, taking advantage of inconspicuousness and continuous bad weather, intruded and inhabited the topknot, having a view of Mutup's post at an altitude of around 18000 feet.

Mutup, a Lance Havildar at that time, was the commander of a fighting guard led by Major M.S. Dahiya, which was undertaking the operation to evict the enemy.

During that time, Mutup manifested the most outstanding courage, initiative, and self-possession.

Mutup thus set the most conspicuous example for his gallantry, courage, devotion, and duty.