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IAF legend Group Captain DK Parulkar, who escaped Pakistani captors in 1971, dies

IndiaTimes Sunday, 10 August 2025 ()
Group Captain Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar (Retd), a 1971 war hero, passed away on Sunday. Known for his bravery and escape from Pakistani captivity, Parulkar received the Vayu Sena Medal for his courage during the 1965 war. His most notable act was masterminding a daring escape from a PoW camp during the 1971 war, earning him the Vishisht Sena Medal.
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