Abhinandan Varthaman given gallantry medal over false claims
'Abhi-none-done' said the Pakistani social media as pictures of Abhinandan Varthaman receiving India's third highest gallantry medal circulated. The pilot received the medal over false claim of shooting down a Pakistani F-16.
INDIA - On Monday, India conferred its fighter pilot 'Abhinandan Varthaman with a gallantry award. Abhinandan received the 'Vir Chakra' Award, which is the third highest wartime gallantry award in India. The conferring ceremony took place at the Presidential residence, where PM Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were also present. President Ram Nath Kovind placed the medal on Abhinandan's chest.
This ceremony has taken place a few days after Abhinandan had a promotion and became a group captain. According to reports, Abhinandan received the awar...