Param Vir Chakra
The Real Ikkis Story: How 21-Year-Old Arun Khetarpal's Supreme Sacrifice Secured India's Victory in 1971
Dec 11, 2025 08:23 pm CST
This article chronicles the extraordinary heroism of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. At just 21, this tank commander from 17 Poona Horse regiment sacrificed his life in the Battle of Basantar, preventing Pakistan from cutting off Kashmir and helping secure India's decisive victory. His bravery, immortalized in Indira Gandhi's personal letter to his family and now in the film 'Ikkis', led to him being posthumously awarded India's highest military honor, the Param Vir Chakra.
The Heroic Stand at Bumla Pass: How Subedar Joginder Singh's Supreme Sacrifice Continues to Inspire India's Border Defense
Oct 25, 2025 01:04 am CST
At 15,200 feet in Arunachal Pradesh, Bumla Pass stands as a testament to extraordinary valor where Subedar Joginder Singh made his legendary last stand against Chinese forces in 1962. This article explores the historic battle site where Indian soldiers continue their vigilant defense today, and how visitors now honor the Param Vir Chakra recipient's ultimate sacrifice that remains a powerful symbol of India's military courage at this strategic border location.