Archive · 22 Dec 2025
IAF Honors War Veteran in Vadodara
A brave soldier named Zahiruddin Fakhruddin Saiyed passed away at his home in Vadodara.
He had fought in two big wars between India and Pakistan in 1965 and 1971.
After his military service, he worked as an engineer for a phone company.
To show respect for his service, the Indian Air Force gave him a special honor at his funeral.
Many people came to pay their respects and remember his contributions to the country.
Retired IAF Corporal Zahiruddin Fakhruddin Saiyed passed away in Vadodara after a prolonged illness.
He served in the IAF during the 1965 and 1971 India-Pakistan wars.
The IAF gave him a ceremonial guard of honour at his funeral.
After retiring from the IAF, he worked as a sub-divisional engineer at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.
His funeral was held in Vadodara, with many people paying their respects.
- Who
- Zahiruddin Fakhruddin Saiyed, a retired IAF Corporal and war veteran
- What
- A ceremonial guard of honour was given by the IAF at his funeral
- When
- Monday (date not specified)
- Where
- Vadodara
- Why
- To honor his service during the 1965 and 1971 India-Pakistan wars
- Name
- Zahiruddin Fakhruddin Saiyed
- Rank
- Corporal (Retired)
- Service
- Indian Air Force
- Wars Served
- 1965 and 1971 India-Pakistan Wars
- Post-Retirement Job
- Sub-Divisional Engineer at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
- Location of Funeral
- Vadodara
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged age-related illness