Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Family Honors Squadron Leader Shantanu Basu at Memorial
The family of Squadron Leader Shantanu Basu, who was a pilot, visited the National War Memorial to remember him.
He received a medal for his bravery after he passed away.
He was part of the Cheetah Helicopter Squadron and died in a helicopter crash on April 11, 2007, during a mission to Amar Helipad on the Siachen Glacier.
The crash was caused by an engine failure.
Despite this, his courage is still remembered.
His family went to the memorial to honor his memory and his service to the country.
Family of Squadron Leader Shantanu Basu paid tribute at the National War Memorial.
Shantanu Basu was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra.
He was part of the Cheetah Helicopter Squadron.
The helicopter crashed on a mission to Amar Helipad due to engine failure.
The Basu family honored his legacy during the ceremony.
- Who
- Family of Squadron Leader Shantanu Basu
- What
- Paid tribute at the National War Memorial
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- National War Memorial, New Delhi
- Why
- To honor his sacrifice
- Name
- Squadron Leader Shantanu Basu
- Award
- Shaurya Chakra (posthumous)
- Unit
- Cheetah Helicopter Squadron
- Location of crash
- Amar Helipad, Siachen Glacier
- Date of crash
- April 11, 2007
