Kartik Thakur (IAF Pilot) Wiki, Biography, Parents, Age, Height, Wife, Education & Facts

Kartik Thakur (born on 21st March 1994, age: 24 when died) was a soldier, Pilot, and Flying Officer in Indian Air Force. He was famous for flying one of the most advanced jet fighter plains of the Indian Air Force. He was an Indian Air Force Academy Graduate who got a license to the wing in the Air with some of the best Air Force Fighter planes.

When he used to fly fighter jets he always flew them like a professional. He was heading towards high achievements in his career as an IAF pilot but unfortunately, one tragedy made him leave the world. He died on September 15, 2018.

How Did IAF Officer Karthik Thakur die?

As per Tribuneindia.com, the death news of Kartik Thakur was published on 18th September 2018. But then IAF officer Kartik died on 15th September 2018. He was available in Kolkata for his further Air Force training when he died. He was posted in Hyderabad before his death but went to Kolai Kanda near Kharagpur, Kolkata for training. Reports have shared that he died due to drowning in the swimming pool at Kolai Kanda. He faced a head injury during swimming which lead him to drown inside the pool leaving him dead.

After his death, his cremation ceremony was done in his native village in Himachal Pradesh. Followers of him paid him tribute including Ministers like Ramswaroop Sharma, Prakash Rana, Mulkh Raj Pemi, and some others.

Biography (Early Life, School & College)

Kartik Thakur was only 24 years when he died in 2018. He left the world at a very young age. None has thought that he will die during swimming. Let us tell you that Kartik Thakur was born in Lahla village in Lad-Badhol Tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. His birth date was revealed by media publishers later after his death which is 21st March 1994. Kartik was a kid when he began learning about Indian Army and Indian Air Force. He dreamed to be a pilot when he was in his school.

Kartik was quite good in his academics which helped him in getting certification to be an Air Force Pilot.

Kartik did his primary education at Bhartiya Vidhyarthi School Baijnath and then at the Army School of Sujanpur Tihra. After that, he did B. Tech. From his childhood, he wanted to fly in the sky just like the birds so he was choice IAF while Kartik, who topped the M. Sc computer from DU, rejected the job of a package of millions of rupees for the sake of the country’s service.

The 23-year-old Kartik was selected for the Indian Air Force three years ago after clearing the Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam. These days he was under training. He was posted in Hyderabad and six months ago he visited his home in Lahla.

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Family (Religion & Caste)

Let us tell you that Kartik Thakur left behind him his parents and other family members. His father’s name is Pravinder Thakur and his mother’s name is Lata Thakur. Getting inspiration from his father he decided to be a soldier leading his way to be an Air Force Pilot. Kartik’s father Parvinder Thakur has worked as a Sub Inspector in Border Security Force. His mother spent her life as Housewife.

Kartik alos has one sister who goes by name Kritika Thakur. His sister was doing BDS from Pavta Sahib when he died in 2018.

Other than this Kartik’s grandfather Shri. Amar Singh is retired as DSP from Himachal Police. And grandmother Smt. Kamla Devi is the head of Mathehar Panchayat.

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Career- IAF Pilot

Kartik Thakur who joined Indian Air Force to do big for his country died very early due to which he did not have a long career. His achievements as an IAF officer were no less than a legend. He did not perform in any special operation of the Indian Air Force. For three years he constantly performed as an Officer in Air Force. If he would be alive we are pretty much sure he would have made big like Abhinandan Varthaman an Indian fighter pilot.

People of India will never forget the brave story of Abhinandan Varthaman and just like him if Kartik would be alive today he would surely have created some inspirational story for young Air Force officers. But it’s been 4 years since he died he is still remembered by the followers of the Indian Air Force. Every young Indian Air Force Pilot paid tribute to him because he was a soldier who worked for a better future for his country.

Kartik Thakur Girlfriend, Wife & Relationships

Kartik Thakur was only 24 years old when he died. he was dreaming to marry one day and have a well-settled life with his future wife. But his death ended his dream to be a father and a husband. It is not known whether he was in a relationship with any beautiful girl or not. Nor any girl came out in the media after his death to share openly that she was committed to Kartik Thakur.

Net Worth & Salary

The average salary that an Indian Air Force pilot gets for his duties in Air Force varies between 1 to 3 Lakh INR. And Kartik served for three years in the Force which means he would surely be getting an approximate salary between 1-1.5 lakh INR. And after his death, he would have left his family a net worth of 2 crores INR approximately.

Interesting Facts about Kartik Thakur

• Kartik Thakur appeared in the episodes of the Discovery channel show Breaking Point.
• In Breaking Point, along with Mr. Kartik, many other flying officers appeared for different episodes.
• Mr. Harshavardhan was Aeromedical Training Officer when Kartik appeared on the Discovery TV show.
• His Ground Training Instructor was P.Sajini.
• He was brought dead to Command Hospital, Kolkata.
• The Discovery TV show Break Point in which Kartik Thakur was seen premiered on 4th June 2018.
• Kartik was active in the sports activity.
• He always loved to do cycling in his free time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kartik Thakur?

He was an Indian Air Force officer who died due to drowning in a swimming pool in 2018.

Inside which TV show Kartik Thakur was seen as an IAF pilot?

he appeared in the Discovery TV show Break Point in 2018.

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