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The Indra’s Vajra or thunderbolt was fashioned from the bones of Sage Dadhichi, and the supreme sacrifice of the Sage makes the weapon invincible.

The Param Vir Chakra medal was designed by Savitribai Khanolkar.

The Indian Military derives its strength and inspiration from the sacrifice of the bravest of the brave – The Param Vir Chakra holders.

The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.

The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest military decoration.

The brave deeds of our brave soldiers are honoured by bestowing military decorations on them.

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Two of them were damaged by him.

Flying Officer Sekhon displayed great flying skill and determination in the face of certain death. He also showed unmatched heroism above and beyond the call of duty.

Even though Flying Officer Sekhon succeeded in forcing the enemy aircraft to retreat, and the airfield and town of Srinagar were saved, unfortunately Flying Officer Skehon’s aircraft too crashed, and he lost his life.

Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon who was on readiness duty could not take off immediately because of the clouds of dust raised by another aircraft.

On the 14th of December, 1971, Srinagar Airfield was attacked by a wave of six enemy Sabre aircraft.

Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is the martyr who is paid tribute to in this extract.