Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Ladakh Pays Tribute to Siachen Hero Chhering Motup
Chhering Motup, a war hero from Ladakh, was recently honored with a funeral.
He was a soldier in the Ladakh Scouts and received India's highest peacetime bravery award, the Ashok Chakra, for his courage in a difficult mission.
Motup, who was 80 years old, retired from the army years ago.
The funeral was attended by important people, including the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and other officials.
They came to pay their respects to Motup, a respected figure in the region, and to honor his bravery and service to the country.
Chhering Motup, an Ashok Chakra awardee, was given a state funeral in Likir village, Leh.
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and other officials attended the funeral to pay their respects.
Motup, who passed away at 80, was a Ladakh Scouts veteran who retired in 1989.
He was awarded the Ashok Chakra in 1985 for his bravery during a mission on the Saltoro Ridge.
High-ranking military and civil officials, along with villagers, were present at the funeral.
- Who
- Chhering Motup, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, and other officials.
- What
- Funeral of Ashok Chakra awardee Chhering Motup
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Likir village, Leh
- Why
- To honor his service and bravery.
- Award
- Ashok Chakra
- Unit
- Ladakh Scouts
- Death Age
- 80
- Funeral Location
- Likir Village, Leh
- Award Year
- 1985
- Retirement Date
- July 1, 1989