Which one of the following recieved Param Vir Chakra?
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Captain Somnath Thapa
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Lt Col Abdul tarapore
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Major Shaitan Singh
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Lance Naik Ramasamy Ekka
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Correct answer
Explanation
Major Shaitan Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his exceptional bravery at the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, where he led his company against overwhelming odds until he was martyred.