Aalo, Sep 19: Indian Air Force on Wednesday felicitated all the civilians who were involved in the search and recovery efforts of the ill-fated AN-32 that crashed at Pari mountain near Gate village on June 3 last.
Attending the formal felicitation function here at the Advanced Landing Ground(AlG), Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Air Marshal R.D Mathur expressed his gratitude to the state administration led by Chief Minister, Chief Secretaries, DCS and SPs of Siang, West Siang and Shi-Yomi districts and all the personnel who were directly or indirectly involved in locating the crash site, recovering the mortal remains and personal belongings of the crew members along with the black box. The Air Marshall also felicitated the identified persons with Certificates of Commendation along with disbursement of Rs. 5 lakhs which was announced as cash awards towards any help in locating the crash site.
DLRSO and then In-charge EAC Kaying Pumek Ronya received Rs. 1 lakh on behalf of Siang DA to be distributed among the ground search team. Tadut Tachung who gave the crucial input about the  deviating of AN-32 was awarded Rs.1,50,000. A cash award of Rs. 35,000 with Commendation Certificate and AOC-in-C medal was awarded to Everester, Taka Tamut. Kishon Tekseng was awarded Rs. 20,000 with Certificate of Appreciation and mountaineers Tagung Tamut, Talik Darung & Okenma Mize were awarded Rs. 15,000 each with Certifications of Appreciation. Head GBs of Gaseng, Gate and Payum were awarded Rs. 50,000 each on behalf of the people engaged in search operation.
DC West Siang, SP Siang along with Deputy Director, APEDA Er. Somar Potom and DLR&SO and then In-charge EAC Kaying Pumek Ronya who were instrumental in the month-long aerial and ground operations were also present during the felicitation programme. Circle Officer Miging Khoda Bhatt coordinated the Ground Search Team from Upper Siang district. 

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