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Padmapani Acharya | |
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| Born | 21 June 1969 Odisha, India |
| Died | 28 June 1999 (aged 30) 3rd pimple complex, Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance |  Republic of India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1994-1999 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Service number | IC55072K |
| Unit | 2 Rajputana Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Kargil 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]
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