TANK KILLER - Arun Khetarpal
Tank killer is the name given to the person who kills tanks. Arun Khetarpal He was the tank killer who destroyed 7 Pakistan's patton tanks with his Centurian named Famagusta. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) for his bravery by the Indian Army. The official Indian army citation for PVC is - On 16 December 1971, the Squadron Commander of 'B' Squadron, the Poona Horse asked for reinforcement as the Pakistani Armour which was superior in strength, counter attacked at Jarpal, in the Shakargarh Sector. On hearing this transmission, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal who was in 'A' Squadron, voluntarily moved along with his troops, to assist the other squadron. En route, while crossing the Basantar river, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and his troops came under fire from enemy strong points and RCL gun nests that were still holding out. Time was at a premium and as critical ...