Defence forces to express gratitude to COVID-19 warriors by conducting flypast

Indian Army, Navy and Air Force will conduct activities on May 3 to express their gratitude to COVID-19 warriors.

"The activities will honour COVID-19 warriors including doctors, sanitation workers, media and policemen, who continue to serve the country amid COVID-19 crisis," - Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat. 

The Navy on its part will have its warships deployed in formations in coastal areas in the evening on May 3. Navy warships will also be lit up and their choppers will be used for showering petals on the hospitals treating COVID patients.