Date:20/03/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/03/20/stories/2006032004930500.htm

Karnataka - Bidar

Two IAF officers cremated

Staff Correspondent

BIDAR: Two officers of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who died in an air accident on Saturday, were cremated with full honours at Narasimha Jharni Shanti Dhama in Bidar on Sunday.

Air Officer Commanding J.S. Dhillon and other senior officers of the IAF paid their last respects to Wing Commander Dheeraj Bhatia and Squadron Leader Shailendra Singh. Family members of the victims arrived here by special flights at 3 p.m. After the customary parade and 21-gun salute, a wreath was placed on the mortal remains of the two officers. The family members of the officers lit the pyres.