Indian veteran GP CAPT DK Parulkar (Retd), who led a courageous escape from captivity in Pakistan during the 1971 war, died, IAF said on Sunday (August 10, 2025).
According to a higher official, he died near Pune, Maharashtra.
“GP CAPT DK Parulkar (Retd) VM, VSM – 1971 A war hero who led a courageous escape from captivity in Pakistan, embodied unbeatable courage, ingenuity and pride in IAF – left for their heavenly abode.
GP CAPT DK Parulkar (Retd) VM, VSM – 1971 A war hero, who led a bold escape from captivity in Pakistan, embodied unbeatable courage, ingenuity and pride in IAF – left for his heavenly dwelling.
All IAF airmen express sincere condolences.#Indianairforce… pic.twitter.com/cti0x24u7g
– Indian Air Force (@iaf_mcc) August 10, 2025
She also shared an old excerpt from the quotation of the bravery price.
Captain Parulkar was commissioned in IAF in March 1963. In the past, according to excerpts, he organized various appointments, including a flying instructor at the Air Force Academy.
“During the Indo-Pak conflict in 1965, his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and injured his right shoulder. Despite the council, he had flew away from his leader to leave, flew by crippling aircraft back to the base for which Vayu’s medal was awarded.”
During the Indian-Pakistan War in 1971, Captain Parulkar, the then commander of the wing, while he was a war prisoner in Pakistan, showed “initiative, pride in his nation and an exceptional air force in Indian.
He was also the recipient of the Vishisht Medal.
Published – 10th August 2025 20:51 is
