Mirik’s Son Puran Yonjan Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Indian Army

Mirik’s Son Puran Yonjan Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Indian Army

Puran Yonjan, a proud son of Mirik Municipality’s Ward No. 7 from Vishal Rasdal village, has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army’s Artillery Regiment. Growing up amidst the serene tea gardens of Mirik, he was inspired by his parents, Dilip and Manila Yonjan, and excelled academically at Don Bosco School and St. Alphonsus School, Kurseong, before completing a Mathematics (Honours) degree from G.C. Darjeeling.

Joining the Indian Army in 2004, Puran received his commission after rigorous training at IMA Dehradun and steadily rose through the ranks from Captain to Major. On 8 December 2025, he achieved the prestigious rank of Lieutenant Colonel, a milestone that fills his family, village, and the entire Gorkha community with immense pride.