New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- On the birth anniversary of Param Vir Chakra recipient Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore, fondly known as 'Adi', tributes poured in for his unparalleled bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War.

Born on August 18, 1923, in Mumbai, Tarapore's fearless leadership in the Battle of Phillora in Sialkot, Pakistan, led to the destruction of 60 Pakistani Patton tanks, while India lost only nine tanks, according to release.

The release further mentioned, that under his command, the Poona Horse Regiment decisively defeated Pakistan's formidable tank forces between September 7-11, 1965. Despite being wounded, Tarapore refused to withdraw, continuing to lead until his tank was hit and engulfed in flames on September 16...