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| 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal |
On the 16rJ December, 1971. 2/Lt Khetarpal assaulted the enemy strong points, physically overrunning them and capturing the enemy's infantry and weapon crews at pistol point. His troop was killed, but 2/Lt Khetarpal continued to attack relentlessly till all opposition was overcome. 2/Lt Khetarpal was ordered to abandon his tank but he did not abandon his tank as there was still the task of establishing a bridgehead across the Basantar river. Inspite of wounds and his own tank burning he continued engaging the enemy tanks and destroyed one more. His tank was bit a second time as a result of which he died but the enemy was denied. In this action, 2/Lt Arun Khetarpal displayed most conspícuous gallantry in" the face of the enemy, indomitable fighting spirit and tenacity of purpose.
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