New Delhi, November 22, 2021 (www.justkannada.in): Wing Commander, Balakot Hero, Abhinandan Vardhaman, who had brought down an F-16 fighter jet during the air attack on Pakistan, was bestowed with the Vir Chakra award by Hon’ble President of India Ram Nath Kovind.
It can be recalled here that Abhinandan Vardhaman was among the Indian Air Force officers who were involved in the air attacks with the Pakistan air forces after the Pulwama attack. After firing an F-16 the MIG-21 aircraft in which Abhinand Vardhaman was flying landed on Pakistan land. He was taken by the Pakistan army into custody.
Due to international intervention and huge pressure by India, the Pakistan government handed over him to our defence forces.
Abhinandan Vardhaman emerged as a hero across the country after this incident. Today the Hon’ble President of India Ram Nath Kovind accorded him the Veer Chakra award, at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Keywords: AIF officer Abhinandan Vardhaman/ Vir Chakra award/ President
