Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be awarded Vir Chakra on Independence Day for shooting down Pakistan F-16 during the February 27 air-skirmish between Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force a day after Balakot strikes. Vir Chakra is India's third-highest wartime medal.

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