I think I've been shot. "G-Man, come and get them!" These were the last words of the brave man who single-handedly confronted Pakistan. This hero sacrificed his life to protect India. Stories of his bravery are etched in the pages of history and will soon be shown on the big screen.

The film "Border 2," directed by Anurag Singh, will depict the scenes of the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The film will tell the story of the brave man who played a key role in the 1971 war and is the only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra.

Diljit Dosanjh will play Sekhon.
This army officer was Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, whose role Diljit Dosanjh will play in "Border 2." Recently, "Border 2" was released. A poster of Diljit was shared, showing him looking remarkably good as Nirmal Jeet Singh Sekhon. The film is still a long way from release, but in this article, we'll tell you about Sekhon's heroism.

A childhood dream of becoming an Air Force officer
Nirmal Jeet had dreamed of becoming an Air Force officer since childhood, thanks to his father, who was also an Air Force officer. Born on July 17, 1945, in Rurka Kalan, Punjab, Nirmal Jeet fulfilled this dream in 1967 when he joined the IAF. He became part of the IAF's famed No. 18 Squadron—the Flying Bullets, renowned for their unparalleled skill and courage in the air. He was only 22 years old at the time.

Played a Key Role in the Indo-Pak War
In 1971, when the Indo-Pak border became a battlefield, 18 Squadron was tasked with defending Srinagar Airfield from relentless attacks by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Nirmal Jeet was assigned the task of air defense. On December 14, 1971, under the cover of winter fog, six PAF F-86 Sabre aircraft, led by Wing Commander Changazi, a veteran of the 1965 war, took off from Peshawar to bomb the Srinagar airbase.

Sekhons fought against Pakistan.
At that time, there was no radar in the valley. Only observation posts on the hills could warn the base, and they did so in time. Nirmal Jeet, known as "Brother," and his friend "G-Man" Ghuman dispatched their jets. A radio mismatch caused them to lose contact with ATC, but they didn't want to delay any further, so they took off as soon as the bombs exploded on the runway. Nirmal saw the Sabres flying close by, then turned at high speed to pursue them.

Four PAF Air Force officers clashed.
As the enemy deployed drop tanks and dived to drop bombs, Nirmal Jeet pursued them with rapid fire from his guns. While Sekhon was busy firing at the two Sabres in front of him, two more Sabres appeared behind him—an IAF Gnat facing four PAF Sabres. He single-handedly shot down two PAF Sabres, but the odds were against him. Finally, a Sabre managed to hit Sekhon's Gnat. 37 bullets ripped through the plane, damaging the flight controls.

The only Air Force officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra
As the plane plummeted out of control, Nirmal tried to eject, but the ejection system malfunctioned. Nirmal Jeet, martyred for the country at the age of 26, may not have returned, but his story of bravery has become immortal. He is the only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously.