Nagpur: A contemporary move through Indian Air Force's (IAF) headquarters maintenance command has left the ex-servicemen miffed.
There are two entries to the maintenance command premises also known as Vayusena Nagar. The main gate is near Futala Lake, with a rear gate in opposition to Wadi from Amravati Road.
The access from rear gate has been stopped. The IAF says it is part of security association after the Pathankot airbase assault.
A press unlock issued through Jai Jawan Mazi Sainik Sanstha says, handiest access of veterans has been barred after this order.
The rear gate remains to be open to contractors, casual labourers, mess boys, vendors and other civilian staff.
The ex-servicemen come to the command for availing clinical amenities, seek advice from CSD canteen or the financial institution department the place they've their pension accounts.
Since many have settled around Wadi, using the rear gate is convenient.The gate were open for ex-servicemen for final 55 years.
Replying to TOI's query thru an e mail, defence PRO stated, "The matter is under consideration at appropriate level. All factors are being considered. We will try and find a solution."
A letter from the command to the veterans association says that the gate has been permanently closed even to serving personnel and their families after the Pathankot assault.
It has been decided that veterans affected by critical sicknesses can use the gate. It might be open to servicemen's widows using their very own automobiles too, says the letter.
Kishorilal Kesharwani stated, the ex-servicemen are feeling insulted as a result of handiest they've been banned from using the gate.Others which come with casual labour and other civilians are allowed to make use of the similar gate. The detour adds to the bills on autorickshaw, he stated.
The letter also says that a loose bus provider is to be had to ex-servicemen dwelling in the house and e-rickshaw provider at a nominal charge of Rs5 has been offered at Futala gate.
There are two entries to the maintenance command premises also known as Vayusena Nagar. The main gate is near Futala Lake, with a rear gate in opposition to Wadi from Amravati Road.
The access from rear gate has been stopped. The IAF says it is part of security association after the Pathankot airbase assault.
A press unlock issued through Jai Jawan Mazi Sainik Sanstha says, handiest access of veterans has been barred after this order.
The rear gate remains to be open to contractors, casual labourers, mess boys, vendors and other civilian staff.
The ex-servicemen come to the command for availing clinical amenities, seek advice from CSD canteen or the financial institution department the place they've their pension accounts.
Since many have settled around Wadi, using the rear gate is convenient.The gate were open for ex-servicemen for final 55 years.
Replying to TOI's query thru an e mail, defence PRO stated, "The matter is under consideration at appropriate level. All factors are being considered. We will try and find a solution."
A letter from the command to the veterans association says that the gate has been permanently closed even to serving personnel and their families after the Pathankot assault.
It has been decided that veterans affected by critical sicknesses can use the gate. It might be open to servicemen's widows using their very own automobiles too, says the letter.
Kishorilal Kesharwani stated, the ex-servicemen are feeling insulted as a result of handiest they've been banned from using the gate.Others which come with casual labour and other civilians are allowed to make use of the similar gate. The detour adds to the bills on autorickshaw, he stated.
The letter also says that a loose bus provider is to be had to ex-servicemen dwelling in the house and e-rickshaw provider at a nominal charge of Rs5 has been offered at Futala gate.
Veterans’ entry to Vayusena Nagar blocked
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October 23, 2017
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