2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal (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. 2nd Lt Khetrapal fell in the Battle of Basantar or Battle of Barapind during the Bangladesh war where his actions earned him his honour.
Arun Khetarpal was born in Pune, Maharashtra on 14 October 1950. ...
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2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal (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. 2nd Lt Khetrapal fell in the Battle of Basantar or Battle of Barapind during the Bangladesh war where his actions earned him his honour.
Arun Khetarpal was born in Pune, Maharashtra on 14 October 1950. His father M.L. Khetarpal was at the time a Brigadier in the Indian Army and his family traced a long history of service. Attending the Lawrence School in Sanawar he distinguished himself both as an able student and sportsperson. Khetrapal joined the National Defence Academy in 1967 and subsequently went on to join the Indian Military Academy. In June 1971, Khetrapal was commissioned to the 17 Poona Horse.
During the Bangladesh war, the 17 Poona Horse was assigned to the command of the 47th Infantry Brigade of the Indian Army. Through the...
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