Family of pilot, who died in MiG-21 crash, faces shocking experience on plane

Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal died in a MiG-21 crash in Rajasthan. Here's what his family experienced when they were on a plane to Jodhpur.

Wing Commander M Rana and Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal died after the Indian Air Force's MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashed during a training sortie in Rajasthan's Barmer on July 28. Flt Lt Bal's family had a harrowing experience when they were on a Delhi-Jodhpur plane to receive his body.

Sherbir Panag, who was on the same flight, shared the family's shocking experience on Twitter.

"Was on the IndiGo flight from Delhi to Jodhpur. Flt Lt Bal’s family was sitting adjacent to me in row 3. As we landed the Captain requested everyone to remain seated to allow for the Bal family to disembark expeditiously. Everyone in row 1 and 2 disregarded the announcement," Panag said.

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I and a few passengers had to scream at the top of our voices to make them sit down and allow the Bal family to pass. It was absolutely shocking to see one’s fellow country men and women behave in this tone deaf, selfish manner. Thats the reality of our respect for sacrifice 2/2