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LIEUTENANT COLONEL
ARUN KUMAR CHHABRA
10 Para (Special Forces)
14 October 1989 | A courageous Special Forces officer who led an assault against a fortified LTTE position and continued fighting after being wounded during Operation Pawan.
ServiceIndian Army
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit10 Para (Special Forces)
OperationOperation Pawan
Gallantry AwardSena Medal
Date of Martyrdom14 October 1989
Place of MartyrdomSri Lanka
Lieutenant Colonel Arun Kumar Chhabra of 10 Para (Special Forces) made the supreme sacrifice on 14 October 1989 while serving with the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka during Operation Pawan.
Serving as the unit’s second-in-command and designated commanding officer, he took part in an assault against an LTTE fortified position. During the engagement, he was wounded by return fire but continued fighting before succumbing to his injuries.
Lieutenant Colonel Chhabra was awarded the Sena Medal in recognition of his courage and service.
His leadership under fire and commitment to duty remain part of the history of the Indian Army’s Special Forces. The Honour Post pays tribute to his courage, service and supreme sacrifice.
