NEW DELHI – Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan to be given “VirChakra” for shooting down imaginary F 16 fighter jet.
Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was capturedby Pakistan for almost 60 hours after Balakot airstrike in February, willbe conferred with Vir Chakra on the 73rd Independence Day, reported newsagency ANI.
IAF Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal will be honoured with Yudh Seva Medal forher role as a fighter controller during the February 27 aerial conflictbetween India and Pakistan.
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Both Abhinandan Varthaman and Minty Agarwal had displayed exemplary braveryduring the aerial conflict that occured after India carried out the Balakotairstrike to avenge attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama.
