New Delhi, Sept 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the bereaved family of Marshal Arjan Singh here on Sunday. At the deceased war hero’s residence, Modi left a message in the condolence book, describing Marshal Singh as a “valorous soldier” who dedicated his entire life to “Mother India”.
Marshal Singh, the only five-star ranked officer in the Indian Air Force, died on Saturday. The 98-year-old iconic military figure breathed his last at the Army R&R hospital, where he was admitted after suffering a cardiac arrest.
His funeral would be held on Monday, with complete state honours. The mortal remains will be conveyed to the funeral site from his residence tomorrow starting at 8:15 am in a gun carriage procession.
The state funeral will be held from 9:30 pm onwards at Brar Square. Gun salute will be given and a fly past will be organised before the final rites. Missing man formation will be flown by SU30s at 10 am.
