Arun Khetarpal Military person

Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC (14 October 1950 – 16 December 1971) born in Pune, Maharashtra, was an officer of the Indian Army and a posthumous recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration for valour in face of the enemy. He died in the Battle of Basantar during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 where his actions earned him his honour.

Personal facts

Arun Khetarpal
Birth dateOctober 14, 1950
Birth place
Pune
Date of deathDecember 16, 1971
Place of death
Barapind

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Military person

allegianceIndia
award
Param Vir Chakra
military operations
Battle of Basantar
Barapind
military branch
Indian Army
military unit
Poona Horse
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External resources

  1. http://indianarmy.nic.in
  2. http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmPhotoGallery.aspx?MnId=ChynJzU8M60=&ParentID=+XtwXAaidZ0=
  3. http://jaihindjaibharat.com/?p=113
  4. http://southasianidea.com/uncategorized/a-deathless-hero-2lt-arun-khetrapal-pvc-posthumous
  5. http://www.2ltarunkhetarpal.com