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    Why were IAF crash martyrs brought back in cardboard boxes?

    Why were IAF crash martyrs brought back in cardboard boxes?
    Written by Gogona Saikia
    Oct 09, 2017, 12:47 pm 2 min read
    Why were IAF crash martyrs brought back in cardboard boxes?

    Three days ago, an IAF chopper crashed in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang, killing all seven military personnel on board. But when the bodies of the fallen heroes were brought back in makeshift cardboard boxes tied with ropes, outrage erupted. Ironically, the incident happened on Air Force Day. People on social media took to Twitter and Facebook to express anger.

    What happened?

    Early in the morning on October 6, an Mi-17 V5 carrying five Air Force personnel and two armymen crashed in Tawang, close to the Chinese border. The helicopter was on its way from Khirmnu to Yangste on an air maintenance mission.

    Lt Gen HS Panag (R) tweets photo of martyrs' bodies

    Seven young men stepped out into the sunshine yesterday, to serve their motherland. India.
    This is how they came home. pic.twitter.com/OEKKcyWj0p

    — Lt Gen H S Panag(R) (@rwac48) October 8, 2017

    Why were the bodies brought in cardboard boxes?

    According to India Today, the bodies had already been charred badly, and to prevent further damage, officials had to quickly move them to first base in cargo and cardboard boxes. It is apparently a normal practice in remote hilly areas where resources are few. The Army's Public Information ADG later tweeted, "Mortal remains…sent wrapped in local resources is an aberration."

    'Fallen soldiers always given full military honor'

    Fallen soldiers always given full military honour. Carriage of mortal remains in body bags, wooden boxes,coffins will be ensured. pic.twitter.com/XSom29pWoF

    — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 8, 2017

    Netizens express anger over treatment to martyrs

    Despite the clarification, netizens were upset. "Why can't Armed Forces units be given bodybags. Provide dignity to our KIA martyrs," tweeted @JoBeingjoe. "Is this the manner in which we carry the bodies of soldiers?" posted @Homo_Sapien_6. "The nation which can't respect it's soldiers can't live with pride," said@husnaziauddin. A senior IAF official said a court of inquiry has been ordered.

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