India, April 24 -- Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Thursday visited Ziro in Lower Subansiri district to pay tribute to Tage Hailyang, the Indian Air Force (IAF) corporal from the village who was among the 26 tourists killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Announcing that the state government will provide financial assistance of Rs.50 lakh to his family, offer a government job to one member of the bereaved household, and construct a permanent memorial in his native village, Khandu said, "Late Tage Hailyang's legacy will be eternal. His name will be etched in Arunachal's history as a symbol of valour, and his sacrifice will inspire generations to come."

He met the bereaved family, including Hailyang's wife and parents, a...