Funeral procession of Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh begins

September 18, 2017 08:59

The funeral procession of the sole Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh has begun in the national capital.

The procession will soon be followed by the last rites, which will be performed at the Brar Square.

The wreath laying ceremony will take place at 9 am.

The National Flag will fly half-mast on account of the nation mourning the death.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday stated that along with a state funeral and an appropriate gun salute, a flypast may take place, depending on the weather conditions, to honour the contribution of the Marshal of the IAF. -- ANI

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