Company Leader late Nyima Tenzin of the 7 Vikas Regiment of the Indian Army was remembered on his first death anniversary on August 30 at Choglamsar.

The Bronze Bust of Late Nyima Tenzin was also unveiled by the dignitaries led by H.E Bakula Rangdol Nyima Rinpoche. Late Nyima Tenzin was presented guard of honor (shok shastra) by 7 Vikas Regiment followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

The ceremony was organised by Ladakh Buddhist Association.

Company Leader late Nyima Tenzin got martyred last year at the Gurung Peak in the Kailash Range while performing his duty at Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Paying tribute to the martyr, CEC, Hill council, Leh, Tashi Gyalson praised the family members and the community for producing such heroes. He stated that Ladakhis are having sound sleep only because of the army personnel guarding at the borders and feel proud to have heroes like late Nyima. He assured all possible support and assistance from the Hill Council to the family members of the late Nyima Tenzin.

President LBA, Thupstan Chhewang; CRO Leh, Tsetan Wangchuk, and GOC 14 Corps Leh Sub-Area, Major General Sumit Malhotra also addressed the gathering and paid their tributes to late Nyima Tenzin.

Head of Religious Organisations Leh, District Magistrate Leh, Councillor Phyang, Veteran leaders of Leh, GOC 14 Corps Leh Sub Area, DIG ITBP, SSP Leh, CRO Ladakh, Army officials from 7 Vikas Regiment, Family members of late Nyima Tenzin, and locals from the Tibetan Settlement attended the ceremony.