May 22, 2010 9:21 PM

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Antony cancels his visit to Bengaluru

Defence Minister A K Antony has cancelled his visit to Bengaluru tomorrow, where he was supposed to participate in the inaugural flight launch ceremony of the Advanced Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), in the wake of the Mangalore air disaster.<br/><br/>Defence spokesperson Sitanshu Kar , told media persons in Bangaluru this evening that Mr. Antony had expressed shock over Saturday’s tragedy at Mangalore airport, in which 158 people were killed, and therefore, had decided not to attend the function.<br/><br/>Mr.Kar, however, said that the inaugural flight launch function of the LCH, which has been developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) would continue as per schedule with Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik being the chief guest.<br/><br/>Apart from various other dignitaries, Minister of State for Defence Pallam Raju would also be present on the occasion.

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