- MP govt announces an assistance amount of Rs 1 crore to Pahade’s family
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who reached Chhindwara to attend the last rites of Pahade, pays tributes to the martyr
NE NEWS SERVICE
CHHINDWARA, POONCH, MAY 6
The mortal remains of Indian Air Force (IAF) soldier Corporal Vikky Pahade was brought to his home at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning for his last rites. Pahade lost his life after an ambush an IAF convoy was ambushed by terrorists on May 4.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who reached Chhindwara to attend the last rites of Pahade, paid tributes to the martyr. “The Guard of Honour and state honours will be given to Corporal Vikky Pahade. But, no one can fill the personal loss and we are very proud of Vikky Pahade,” Yadav told reporters.
The Chief Minister’s office has also announced an assistance amount of Rs 1 crore to the family of Pahade. “The state government will send the proposal to the Election Commission for approval,” a statement by the CMO said.
The IAF soldier’s sister, Geeta Pahade, who is a sub-inspector, said she learned about the incident on Saturday night and was proud of her brother. “I am proud of my brother. I got to know about this (brother’s demise) a day before yesterday. I want justice for my brother,” Pahade added.
Brother-in-law of Pahade, Sanju Gaunekar said, “We came to know about the matter on Saturday evening. We received a message at around 6:30 pm that Pahade suffered a bullet injury and was hospitalised in Udhampur. Later, we were informed at around 7:30 pm that he succumbed to injuries.” “We are proud of him, but it is a tragedy for the family as he was the lone son in the family and had three sisters. His father also passed away earlier,” he added. Pahade had left behind his five-year-old son, wife, mother and sisters.
Brother-in-law of Pahade, Sanju Gaunekar said, “We came to know about the matter on Saturday evening. We received a message at around 6:30 pm that Pahade suffered a bullet injury and was hospitalised in Udhampur. Later, we were informed at around 7:30 pm that he succumbed to injuries.” “We are proud of him, but it is a tragedy for the family as he was the lone son in the family and had three sisters. His father also passed away earlier,” he added. Pahade had left behind his five-year-old son, wife, mother and sisters.
The Indian Air Force on Sunday mourned Corporal Vikky Pahade. “The CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and all personnel of (the) Indian Air Force salute the braveheart Corporal Vikky Pahade, who made the supreme sacrifice in (the) Poonch Sector, in the service of the nation. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand firmly by your side in this hour of grief,” read a post on the official X handle of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Besides checking vehicles, the security officials have also deployed bulletproof vehicles and dog squad in the area.
According to the officials, as part of the ongoing operation, armed bulletproof vehicles are patrolling the area, while a dog squad has been deployed to check vehicles. The search operation aims to track down the terrorists responsible for the attack and ensure the safety of civilians in the region.
Senior officials from the Army, police, and paramilitary visited Poonch to oversee a massive search operation on Sunday. “Corps Commander of 16 Corps & ADG Jammu Zone Anand Jain accompanied by GOC Romeo Force, IGP CRPF & DIG RP Range today visited the area & monitored the ongoing massive search operation. Many suspects have been picked up for questioning,” a post by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu read.
