Padmapani Acharya


Padmapani Acharya

Born(1969-06-21)21 June 1969
Odisha, India
Died28 June 1999(1999-06-28) (aged 30)
3rd pimple complex, Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir, India
AllegianceIndia Republic of India
Service / branch Indian Army
Years of service1994-1999
Rank Major
Service numberIC55072K
Unit2 Rajputana Rifles
Battles / warsKargil War (DOW)
Awards Maha Vir Chakra

Major Padmapani Acharya, MVC (21 June 1969 – 28 June 1999) was an officer in the Indian Army. He was awarded the second highest Indian military honour, Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his actions during the Kargil War on 28 June 1999.[1][2]

  1. ^ When I met the family of a Kargil martyr - Rediff.com News
  2. ^ "India Kargil War Heros Sons of Brave parents Indian Army Soldiers". Archived from the original on 16 August 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2014.

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