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Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Khandu pays homage to local hero who chose to save others
1 2 3 Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu lauded IAF corporal Tage Hailyang on Thursday for his exceptional bravery during the Pahalgam attack , where he prioritised others' safety, despite having a chance to escape. While Hailyang's wife, who was holidaying with him, remains distraught, Khandu shared his valiant story on his X account. "In the face of grave danger, Tage Hailyang demonstrated exceptional courage. He had the chance to escape but chose instead to protect those around him. Risking his own life, he guided civilians to safety, helping them escape the line of fire," Khandu wrote on his 'X' handle after visiting Tajang village in Arunachal's Lower Subansiri district on Thursday morning to honour Hailyang. Hailyang's mortal remains arrived at his home at Tajang village, near the district headquarters in Ziro, on Thursday morning. Praising Hailyang's act as 'rare' and 'inspiring', Khandu met his wife, parents and family members to offer condolences. As Hailyang's remains reached his residence at 7.30 am by road from Assam's Tezpur, villagers gathered, shouting "Tage Hailyang Amar Rahe" and "Pakistan Murdabad". His body arrived in Guwahati, via New Delhi, at approximately 11 pm on Wednesday and was received by Assam minister Jayanta Mallabaruah. It was then transported to the IAF base in Tezpur early on Thursday, before proceeding to Lower Subansiri. District administration officials confirmed that Hailyang's last rites will be performed in the village on Friday. Acknowledging Hailyang's supreme sacrifice, Khandu announced employment for a member of Hailyang's family, Rs 50 lakh financial assistance and construction of a permanent memorial in his native village. Tage Hailyang's educational journey began in Ziro and Haryana's Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, followed by graduation from Don Bosco, Itanagar, before joining the Indian Air Force in 2017. He was scheduled to begin his new posting in Assam shortly. "We strongly condemn this heinous act of terrorism. Pakistan's continued sheltering of terrorists is a grave threat to global peace," Khandu said, commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm stance. "I am confident that under his leadership, the nation will respond with the strength and resolve that such a grave sacrifice demands," Khandu added. "Late Tage Hailyang's legacy will endure. His name will forever be etched in the history of Arunachal as a symbol of valour and his sacrifice will inspire generations to come," he added. Accompanying Khandu were Arunachal East MP Tapir Gao, BJP state president Kaling Moyong, Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, and MLAs Hage Appa and Nakap Nalo, who paid their final respects to Hailyang. "We strongly condemn this barbaric act of terrorism and salute the unparalleled bravery and courage of our fallen hero," Tapir Gao said.
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Arunachal To Construct Memorial For IAF Corporal Killed In Pahalgam Attack
Itanagar: Indian Air Force Corporal Tage Hailyang, who was vacationing in Pahalgam with his wife, risked his life and guided tourists to safety, helping them escape before he fell to the bullets of the terrorists, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday. Pema Khandu, who went to Hailyang home at Tajang village in Lower Subansiri district shortly after his mortal remains reached there, said his name will forever be etched in the history of Arunachal Pradesh as a symbol of valour and his sacrifice will inspire the generations to come. The CM announced that his government would provide Hailyang's family with financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh, in addition to a job for a member. Hailyang, one of the 26 people killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, will be laid to rest in his village on Friday. Pema Khandu met the IAF Corporal's wife, parents and family members and offered his condolences. "The loss is beyond measure, and the people of Arunachal Pradesh stand in solidarity with the family during this time of profound sorrow," he said. Describing the airman's final moment as an act of 'exceptional courage' in the face of grave danger, Pema Khandu said he had the chance to flee but chose instead to protect those around him. "Risking his own life, he guided civilians to safety, helping them escape the line of fire. His selflessness in that critical moment stands as a rare and inspiring act of bravery," the chief minister said. He said that the state government will construct a permanent memorial in Hailyang's native village, showcasing his early education in Ziro and Haryana's Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, to his graduation from Don Bosco, Itanagar and his dedicated service in the Indian Air Forces since 2017. "His life is a shining testament to the strength, discipline, and patriotism of our youth," Khandu said. The chief minister said Pakistan's continued sheltering of terrorist elements is a grave threat to global peace and must be met with resolute action. Praising the firm stand taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he expressed confidence that the nation will respond with the strength and resolve that such a grave sacrifice demands. Earlier in the day, Hailyang's mortal remains reached his home in Tajang village around 7.30 am by road from neighbouring Assam. Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah received the body at the Air Force base in Guwahati around 1 am. "Receiving the mortal remains of someone who travelled from afar only to return lifeless is an immensely painful experience," he said in a post on X. "May terrorism end once and for all! I firmly believe that the Government of India will respond to this heinous act without delay," Baruah said. Senior officials of the Assam government and the Indian Air Force were also present and paid their tributes to the deceased officer. Ziro-Hapoli MLA Hage Appa, Lower Subansiri deputy commissioner Vivek HP, SP Keni Bagra and heads of government departments, and community-based organisations received the remains of Hailyang at Hapoli check gate at the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Khandu, along with minister Gabriel D Wangsu, MLA Nakap Nalo, Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao, state BJP president Kaling Moyong, and IGP (Law and Order) Chukhu Apa joined thousands of people to pay their last respects.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
IAF Corporal from Arunachal killed in Pahalgam terror attack
An Indian Air Force Corporal, Tage Hailyang, from Arunachal Pradesh, tragically died in a terror attack in Pahalgam. Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Hailyang's service and the nation's loss. An Assam family narrowly escaped the attack, with the state government arranging their return. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Corporal, Tage Hailyang , from Arunachal Pradesh , was killed in the terror attack at Pahalgam. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Wednesday that Hailyang was posted at the IAF base in Srinagar.'Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force, a brave son of Arunachal Pradesh who hailed from Tajang village in Lower Subansiri,' the CM posted on X.'While visiting Pahalgam with his wife, Hailyang's life was cruelly taken in a senseless act of terror. He served the nation with courage and honour, and his untimely death is a great loss not only to his family but to the entire country,' Khandu said, adding, 'Our thoughts are with his loved ones, especially his wife, who survived this horrific incident. May they find strength and solace in this unimaginable time of grief. We will always remember Corporal Hailyang for his service and sacrifice.'Hailyang's body is likely to be brought to Guwahati on Wednesday afternoon, and then taken to Arunachal Pradesh for the last rites.A family from Assam had a narrow escape. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on X: 'I have full faith that Bharat will hunt down each and every one of those cowards responsible for the dastardly attack in Pahalgam. The entire nation stands firmly with the bereaved families in this hour of grief'.'The @CMOfficeAssam has spoken to a survivor from Assam of the dastardly #PahalgamTerrorAttack and has taken a full brief of the incident which they have faced yesterday. The entire family's return to the state is being arranged on priority and the government of Assam is in touch with the Govt of India to bring the family back to Assam at the earliest,' he stated on Assam government has informed that the Srimanta Sankaradeva Award 2023 presentation, scheduled for April 25 at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, has been deferred due to unavoidable reasons. President of India Draupadi Murmu was slated to attend the Chief Minister Manik Saha said: 'Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.'Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said: 'The terror attack at Pahalgam is a heinous act of violence that has caused immense suffering and loss of precious lives…We strongly condemn this senseless act, which targeted innocent lives and caused irreparable harm to families and communities. …In the face of hate and violence, I urge everyone to unite against terrorism.'
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- The Hindu
Pahalgam attack: IAF officer from Arunachal among victims
GUWAHATI People in rural Arunachal Pradesh often go to the gaonburah or village headman's house to discuss or resolve various issues. However, on Wednesday (April 23, 2025), many residents of Tajang, a part of Bulla Tage village in the Lower Subansiri district, began visiting headman Tage Tade's house to mourn the loss of his son – Corporal Tage Hailyang, one of 26 people massacred by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon. The 30-year-old Corporal, who was posted at a base of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Srinagar, was holidaying with his wife when members of The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist group, struck. A devout Christian, he was married in December 2024, a member of his extended family said. Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu mourned the death. 'Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force, a brave son of Arunachal Pradesh... While visiting Pahalgam with his wife, his life was cruelly taken in a senseless act of terror,' he posted on X. 'He served the nation with courage and honour, and his untimely death is a great loss not only to his family but to the entire country. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, especially his wife, who survived this horrific incident. May they find strength and solace in this unimaginable time of grief. We will always remember Corporal Hailyang for his service and sacrifice,' Mr Khandu wrote. An IAF official said the body of Corporal Hailyang would be flown to New Delhi and then to Guwahati via an Air India flight at around 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Five members of his family would be accompanying the body.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam terror attack: Indian Air Force corporal from Arunachal Pradesh among victims
NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force Corporal from Arunachal Pradesh , Tage Hailyang, was among the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Chief minister Pema Khandu stated that Corporal Hailyang had been visiting the area with his wife. Intelligence sources confirmed that Corporal Hailyang was stationed at the Indian Air Force installation in Srinagar. "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force, a brave son of Arunachal Pradesh who hailed from Tajang village in Lower Subansiri. While visiting Pahalgam with his wife, his life was cruelly taken in a senseless act of terror," Khandu wrote on 'X'. The chief minister acknowledged the officer's dedicated service to the nation, emphasising that his sudden demise represents a significant loss for both his family and the country at large. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones, especially his wife who survived this horrific incident. May they find strength and solace in this unimaginable time of grief. We will always remember Corporal Hailyang for his service and sacrifice," he said. The terrorist incident occurred at a popular tourist destination in Pahalgam, south Kashmir on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 individuals, predominantly tourists, whilst leaving numerous others wounded. At least 28 tourists were killed and numerous others injured in a devastating terrorist assault on Tuesday afternoon at Baisaran Meadow, a scenic tourist destination near the resort town of Pahalgam. This incident marks the most severe terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.
