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Deccan Herald
10-08-2025
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- Deccan Herald
Air warrior who led daring escape from PoW captivity during 1971 Indo-Pak war dies: IAF
New Delhi/Pune: Indian Air Force veteran Gp Capt D K Parulkar (retd), who led a daring escape from captivity in Pakistan during the 1971 war, has passed away, the IAF said on died near Pune, Maharashtra, according to a senior official.."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 posted on also shared an old excerpt from a gallantry award citation on Sindoor was unlike any conventional mission: Army chief."My father passed away at the age of 82 due to cardiac arrest in the morning at our residence in Pune," Parulkar's son Aditya Parulkar told is survived by his wife and two was cremated in was commissioned in the IAF in March 1963. In past, he held various appointments, including as a Flying Instructor at the Air Force Academy, according to the excerpt.."During the Indo-Pak conflict of 1965, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire, and he was injured in his right shoulder. Despite the advice from his leader to eject, he flew the crippled aircraft back to base, for which he was awarded Vayu Sena Medal," the excerpt the 1971 India-Pakistan War, Parulkar, then a wing commander, while being 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 PoW camp," it was also a recipient of the Vishisht Sena Medal.
The Hindu
10-08-2025
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- The Hindu
Air warrior who led daring escape from PoW captivity during 1971 Indo-Pak war dies: IAF
Indian Air Force veteran Gp Capt D K Parulkar (retd), who led a daring escape from captivity in Pakistan during the 1971 war, has passed away, the IAF said on Sunday (August 10, 2025). He died near Pune, Maharashtra, according to a senior official. "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 posted on X. 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.#IndianAirForce… — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 10, 2025 It also shared an old excerpt from a gallantry award citation on him. Captain Parulkar was commissioned in the IAF in March 1963. In past, he held various appointments, including as a Flying Instructor at the Air Force Academy, according to the excerpt. "During the Indo-Pak conflict of 1965, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and had injured his right shoulder. Despite the advice from his leader to eject, he flew the crippled aircraft back to base, for which he was awarded Vayu Sena Medal," the excerpt reads. During the 1971 India-Pakistan War, Captain Parulkar then a wing commander, while being 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 PoW camp," it says. He was also a recipient of the Vishisht Sena Medal.
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Business Standard
10-08-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Air Warrior Who Led Daring Escape from PoW Captivity in 1971 War Dies: IAF
Parulkar was commissioned in the IAF in March 1963. In past, he held various appointments, including as a Flying Instructor at the Air Force Academy, according to the excerpt Press Trust of India New Delhi Indian Air Force veteran Gp Capt D K Parulkar (retd), who led a daring escape from captivity in Pakistan during the 1971 war, has passed away, the IAF said on Sunday. He died near Pune, Maharashtra, according to a senior official. "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 posted on X. It also shared an old excerpt from a gallantry award citation on him. Parulkar was commissioned in the IAF in March 1963. In past, he held various appointments, including as a Flying Instructor at the Air Force Academy, according to the excerpt. "During the Indo-Pak conflict of 1965, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and had injured his right shoulder. Despite the advice from his leader to eject, he flew the crippled aircraft back to base, for which he was awarded Vayu Sena Medal," the excerpt reads. During the 1971 India-Pakistan War, Parulkar then a wing commander, while being 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 PoW camp," it says. He was also a recipient of the Vishisht Sena Medal. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Economic Times
10-08-2025
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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
10-08-2025
- General
- 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."
