Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Air India declined request to name martyr Maj. Mukund Vardarajan on flight

New Delhi: A request made by an Army officer accompanying the body of martyr Maj. Mukund Vardarajan to the pilots of an Air India Srinagar-Delhi flight on Sunday on board — that an announcement be made to the passengers about the supreme sacrifice of the slain officer — was not entertained by the pilots as it was against aviation rules, Air India sources have confirmed.
According to sources, the Army officer on board the flight made two specific requests that the pilots broadcast a written message about the supreme sacrifice made by the slain officer.
30/04/14 Deccan Chronicle
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