New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid homage to 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), on his 'Balidan Diwas', commemorating his supreme sacrifice and exemplary courage during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

In the X post, Defence Minister wrote, 'Remembering and paying my tributes to 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra (P), on his 'Balidan Diwas'. During the 1971 war, he chose the nation over self and duty over life, standing firm in the face of grave danger. His supreme sacrifice and indomitable courage remain a timeless inspiration for India."

Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was born into a military family on 14 October 1950 in Pune. Second Lieutenant Arun was the elder of the two sons of Bri...