Families bid tearful adieu to bravehearts killed in Galwan Valley clash

Mortal remains of fallen soldier Naib Subedar Satnam Singh, who had lost his life fighting Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, were brought to his native place in Punjab's Gurdaspur on June 18.

20 Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on June 16 after violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops.

Chinese side also suffered casualties in the clash.

Family and friends of Naib Subedar Satnam Singh paid homage to the late jawan in Punjab's Gurdaspur and remembered him as a "hero" who lost his life to safeguard the borders of the country.

In Patiala, family and friends of Naib Subedar Mandeep, who was among the 20 Army personnel who lost their lives in a skirmish Galwan Valley, said, "Singh was a brave soldier who lost his life in action in the Galwan Valley.

This loss never can be compensated. We are proud of him."