On Monday, Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh was laid to rest with full state honours. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, chiefs of the air force, army and navy, and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were among the leaders who paid homage to the decorated officer.
Flags are flying at half mast in Delhi to mourn the Air Chief’s death.
- Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh passed away on 16 September following a cardiac arrest
- Singh was the only 5 star ranked officer after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
- He was accorded a state funeral with full honours
- Last rites held at Delhi’s Brar Square
- Nirmala Sitharaman, Manmohan Singh, and chiefs of air force, army and navy pay tributes to Singh
"Father Was a Great Man"
Arvind Singh, the son of Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, said that his father was a great man but never acted like one.
(My father) was a great man but never acted great... he was very humble. He was destined for greatness.Arvind Singh
17 Gun Salute, Fly Past Held
Gun salute and fly past held at last rites ceremony of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh at Delhi's Brar Square.
Final Rites to Begin
Mortal remains of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, have been taken for the last rites, after defence chiefs, ministers, and senior leaders paid their respects.
