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Malaysia Sun
4 days ago
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- Malaysia Sun
1971 war hero, IAF Gp Capt Parulkar, who led daring escape from Pakistani captivity, passes away
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): A revered hero of the 1971 Indo-Pak War, Group Captain Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar (Retd), passed away on Sunday, the Indian Air Force stated. The Indian Air Force, in a post on X, announced the passing of Group Captain Parulkar (Retd), known for his extraordinary courage and leadership in orchestrating a daring escape from a Pakistani prisoner-of-war (POW) camp. IAF in its post expressed profound condolences, hailing him as an embodiment of unmatched ingenuity and pride in the force. 'Gp Capt DK Parulkar (Retd) VM, VSM -- 1971 War hero, who led a daring escape from captivity in Pakistan, embodying unmatched courage, ingenuity & pride in the IAF -- has left for his heavenly abode. All Air Warriors of the IAF express their heartfelt condolences,' the IAF Media Coordination Centre stated in the post. The IAF in its post outlined Parulkar's illustrious career, which began in March 1963 when he was commissioned into the IAF. He held various key appointments, including as a Flying Instructor at the Air Force Academy and a two-year deputation to Singapore. He also served on the ground tenure as Battalion Commander at the National Defence Academy. His valour was prominently displayed during the 1965 Indo-Pak conflict, where his aircraft was hit by enemy fire, injuring his right shoulder. Defying advice to eject, he skilfully flew the crippled plane back to base, earning him the Vayu Sena Medal for his bravery. The pinnacle of Parulkar's heroism came during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Captured and held as a POW in Pakistan, he demonstrated exceptional initiative and national pride by leading an escape attempt with two colleagues. This act, carried out amid hostile conditions, required relentless hard work, determination, and valour in the highest tradition of the IAF. It compelled the enemy to respect the calibre of the IAF not only in the air but on the ground as well. For this distinguished service, the President awarded him the Vishisht Sena Medal. Parulkar's legacy as a symbol of resilience and patriotism has inspired generations of air warriors. His daring escape remains a celebrated chapter in India's military history, underscoring the indomitable spirit of the IAF during one of the nation's defining conflicts. (ANI)
Economic Times
4 days ago
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- Economic Times
Retd Group Captain DK Parulkar, who led daring escape from Pakistani prisoner of war camp in 1971, passes away
Synopsis Retired Group Captain DK Parulkar, a decorated Indian Air Force officer, has passed away. He was known for his bravery during the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak conflicts, particularly his daring escape from a Pakistani POW camp during the latter. Parulkar's leadership and courage earned him the Vayu Sena Medal and the Vishisht Sena Medal, solidifying his legacy within the IAF. War veteran Group Captain Dilip Parulkar (retired), a 1971 India-Pakistan prisoner of war, has passed away, said the Indian Air Force in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT Wing Commander Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in March 1963. Ever since, he has held various appointments like the Flying Instructor at Air Force Academy and has been on deputation to Singapore for two years. Presently, he is serving a ground tenure as Battalion Commander at National Defence Academy. All about Retired Group Captain DK Parulkar During Indo-Pak conflict in 1965, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and had injured his right shoulder. Despite the advise from his leader to eject he flew the crippled aircraft back to base, for which he was awarded Vayu Sena Medal During 1971 Indo-Pak War, Wg Cdr DK Parulkar while a Prisoner of War in Pakistan displayed initiative, pride in his nation and in the Indian Air Force of an exceptional degree. He was the leader of an escape attempt in which he along with two colleagues escaped from the POW Camp. This attempt carried out in the face of a hostile, treacherous and unpredictable enemy required relentless hard work, determination and valour which was in the highest tradition of the IAF. This act compelled the enemy to respect the calibre of the IAF not only in the air but on the ground also, as well as our great nation. For dedicated and distinguished service of a very high order the President is pleased to award VISHISHT SENA MEDAL to Wing Commander Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) DK ParulkarIndian Air ForceVISHISHT SENA MEDALPrisoner of War (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Retd Group Captain DK Parulkar, who led daring escape from Pakistani prisoner of war camp in 1971, passes away
War veteran Group Captain Dilip Parulkar (retired), a 1971 India-Pakistan prisoner of war , has passed away, said the Indian Air Force in a statement. Wing Commander Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in March 1963. Ever since, he has held various appointments like the Flying Instructor at Air Force Academy and has been on deputation to Singapore for two years. Presently, he is serving a ground tenure as Battalion Commander at National Defence Academy. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program All about Retired Group Captain DK Parulkar During Indo-Pak conflict in 1965, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and had injured his right shoulder. Despite the advise from his leader to eject he flew the crippled aircraft back to base, for which he was awarded Vayu Sena Medal by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like It's Not a Medical Device, but Users Say It Changed Their Daily Routine Wellnee Undo During 1971 Indo-Pak War , Wg Cdr DK Parulkar while a Prisoner of War in Pakistan displayed initiative, pride in his nation and in the Indian Air Force of an exceptional degree. He was the leader of an escape attempt in which he along with two colleagues escaped from the POW Camp. This attempt carried out in the face of a hostile, treacherous and unpredictable enemy required relentless hard work, determination and valour which was in the highest tradition of the IAF. This act compelled the enemy to respect the calibre of the IAF not only in the air but on the ground also, as well as our great nation . For dedicated and distinguished service of a very high order the President is pleased to award VISHISHT SENA MEDAL to Wing Commander Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar. Live Events
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
IAF legend Group Captain DK Parulkar, who escaped Pakistani captors in 1971, dies
NEW DELHI: Group Captain Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar (Retd), a decorated 1971 war hero remembered for his daring escape from captivity in Pakistan and his unwavering service to the nation, died on Sunday. The Indian Air Force shared the news on X saying: "Gp Capt DK Parulkar (Retd) VM, VSM - 1971 War hero, who led a daring escape from captivity in Pakistan, embodying unmatched courage, ingenuity & pride in the IAF - has left for his heavenly abode." Commissioned in March 1963, Parulkar served in multiple key roles, including as a flying instructor at the Air Force Academy, a deputation to Singapore, and later as Battalion Commander at the National Defence Academy. His gallantry was recognised during the 1965 Indo-Pak war when, despite being injured in the shoulder after his aircraft was hit by enemy fire, he flew the damaged plane back to base. For this act of exceptional courage, he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal. His most celebrated act came during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Captured as a Prisoner of War (PoW) in Pakistan, then Wing Commander Parulkar displayed extraordinary initiative and pride in the Indian Air Force. He masterminded and led an audacious escape attempt from a PoW camp, alongside two fellow officers, braving a hostile and unpredictable enemy. The mission demanded relentless determination and valour, ultimately compelling even the adversary to respect the calibre of the IAF. For his distinguished service, Parulkar was honoured with the Vishisht Sena Medal. The IAF, in an official tribute, said: "All Air Warriors of the IAF express their heartfelt condolences."
