Punita Arora | |
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| Born | May 31, 1946[citation needed] Lahore, Punjab, British India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Army Indian Navy |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Armed Forces Medical College |
| Awards |  Param Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
Surgeon Vice Admiral (Lieutenant General) Punita Arora PVSM, SM, VSM is a former Flag Officer of the Indian Navy and the Indian Army. Arora was the first woman in the Indian Armed Forces to be promoted to a Three-star rank. She held the ranks of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army[1] and Surgeon Vice Admiral in the Indian Navy.[2]
- ^ "The General in Sari". Specials.rediff.com.
- ^ "Navy gets its 1st lady vice-admiral". The Times of India. 16 June 2005.