Phase out old warplanes, says fighter pilot’s brother; no MP, MLA at funeral | India News
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Phase out old warplanes, says fighter pilot’s brother; no MP, MLA at funeral
Lokender Singh Sindhu and Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh died in a crash in Rajasthan on Wednesday. The two pilots steered the jet away from a village despite knowing they wouldn’t have time to eject and save their lives. Sindhu’s brother Gyanender said the family gave him a final salute.
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The two fighter pilots had steered the jet away from a village, staying with it till the last moment despite knowing they wouldn’t have time to eject and save their lives.
Sqn Ldr Sindhu’s brother Gyanender said the family gave him a final salute with a smile, as he died in pursuit of a bigger cause for the country. “I am proud of my brother and the military but there is a need to replace old warplanes with new ones,” he told reporters.
Just one month after becoming a father, Sqn Ldr Sindhu made the supreme sacrifice. The family learnt about the tragic accident from the media and then cross-checked with IAF, Gyanender said.
The IAF officer was cremated with full military honours Thursday evening.
No minister, MP, MLA or any senior functionary of the ruling BJP turned up.