Battle of Basantar16 December 1971
Arun Khetrapal fights Pakistani armour at Basantar and is killed after refusing to abandon his damaged tank.
Historical person
Arun Khetrapal Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Arun Khetrapal, based on 1 World History Database records associated with India.
1 records1971–19711 events1 places
Chronological biography
1971
Titles and roles
Second Lieutenant · Armoured Corps Officer
Record provenance
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