IndiGo Airlines honors Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar on Pune-bound flight
First Published: 24th July, 2023 15:49 IST
Onboard passengers were equally moved by the presence of Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar
In a heartfelt gesture, IndiGo Airlines recently hosted a true national hero, Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar, on one of its Pune-bound flights. The war veteran, who received the prestigious Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military award for valor, was felicitated by the aircraft crew before take-off, an event that has garnered widespread admiration and respect on social media.
The heartwarming incident took place on Sunday when Captain Edsel, the pilot of the flight, took to the intercom to share the distinguished passenger’s story with the entire aircraft.
Captain Edsel introduced Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar as a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, honoring his immense bravery and sacrifices for the nation.
The video of the aircraft crew paying tribute to the war hero was shared on IndiGo’s official Twitter handle and has since gone viral, amassing over 2 lakh views and counting. The caption read, “Flying with a hero: Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar ji, a Living Param Veer Chakra awardee.”
Many Twitter users flooded the post with messages of gratitude and respect for both IndiGo Airlines and the brave soldier. One user commented, “THANK YOU #INDIGO for the gesture. It means a lot. Salute to Sanjay Kumar PVC Ji.”
Another Twitter user expressed their gratitude, saying, “This video made my day. Thank you @IndiGo6E for the honor of our real hero. Jai Hind.”
Onboard passengers were equally moved by the presence of Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar.
One individual, who share the flight with the war hero, shared his experience, “Heartwarming video! I have had the honor of meeting Sanjay Kumar sir, and he is the humblest person you’ll come across, speaks politely, and always praises his officers for whatever he could contribute. This coming from a person who has the highest wartime military decoration!!”
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