Mortal Remains of Arunachal’s IAF Corporal Tage Hailyang to Be Flown to Arunachal Today, Brother Speaks Exclusively to Northeast Live
First Published: 23rd April, 2025 13:53 IST
Arunachal’s IAF Corporal Tage Hailyang: Corporal Hailyang’s death has left his home state and the armed forces community in deep mourning.
In a devastating terror attack that has shaken the nation, Indian Air Force Corporal Tage Hailyang, a native of Tajang village in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, was among the 28 victims killed in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22.
The brave airman was on vacation with his wife, who survived the incident.
Hailing from the Lower Subansiri district, Corporal Hailyang’s death has left his home state and the armed forces community in deep mourning. His mortal remains will be flown from Srinagar to Guwahati and then airlifted by helicopter to his hometown Ziro, where final rites will be held.
Speaking to Northeast Live, Hailyang’s brother, Tagi Mali, said, “I reached Srinagar last night after my brother’s wife called to inform me about the attack. They were on a holiday trip. I rushed to Pahalgam immediately.”
Condolences have poured in from across the region. Group Captain (Retd) Mohonto Pangging Pao expressed strong grief over the incident, stating, “We’ve lost a young officer. It is truly heartbreaking. India must stand united to eliminate terrorism not only in Jammu and Kashmir but across the country, including the Northeast. Enough lives have been lost — decisive action is needed.”
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to X to express his sorrow, saying, “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force, a brave son of Arunachal Pradesh. His life was cruelly taken in a senseless act of terror. His death is a great loss not only to his family but to the entire country. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, especially his wife who survived this horrific incident.”
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