IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan will be Awarded with Vir Chakra

Indian Air Force Officer Abhinandan Varthaman will be awarded with Vir Chakra on 15th August (Independence Day).
Wing Commander Abhinandan (age 36 years) was held captive for 60 hours in Pakistan after his aircraft (MiG-21) was shot down in aerial combat between Indian and Pakistani Air Forces on 27th February 2019.
The Vir Chakra is the third-highest Indian gallantry award presented for acts of bravery on the battlefield, after the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra.
In another category, Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal will be honored with Yudh Seva Medal, and Indian Army- Prakash Jadhav of 1 Rashtriya Rifles (Mahar) will also be awarded with Kirti Chakra (posthumously).

Published On : 14 Aug 2019