New Delhi: At just 21, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal showed the world what true courage means. During the 1971 Battle of Basantar, he refused to leave his burning tank despite orders to do so. His last words were, “No, sir, I won’t abandon my tank. My gun is still working.”

Before falling in action, he destroyed several enemy tanks — a gallant act that earned him the Param Vir Chakra and a permanent place in India’s heart. This account explores the acts of exceptional bravery displayed by Arun Khetrapal, narrated through the firsthand testimony of his own brother, offering a deeply personal and authentic perspective on his courage and sacrifice.

Recalling his late brother, Arun Khetrapal, Mukesh Khetrapal........

© News9Live