New Delhi: Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, the symbol of courage and bravery, will be conferred with Vir Chakra medal tomorrow, on Independence Day.The 36 year old IAF officer had shot down Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet in February and he was captured by Pakistan, and returned to India on March 1 after Pakistan faced global pressure.
Vir Chakra, is country’s third highest wartime military award. Abhinandan showed outstanding courage and bravery while he was in war front and in Pakistan’s captivity.
Sapper Prakash Jadhav and CRPF personnel Harshpal Singh will be honoured with Kirti Chakra tomorrow.