Independence day: Gallantry awards honour heroes of Operation Sindoor; IAF, Army and BSF personnel recognised for valour | India News – Times of India

Independence day: Gallantry awards honour heroes of Operation Sindoor; IAF, Army and BSF personnel recognised for valour | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nine IAF fighter pilots, four soldiers and two BSF personnel have been awarded Vir Chakra, the nation’s third-highest wartime gallantry medal, for their role in Operation Sindoor, under which India conducted deep cross-border precision strikes against terror hubs and military installations in Pakistan.Operation Sindoor was the prominent theme of 127 gallantry medals &…

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Op Sindoor: 9 IAF fighter pilots awarded Vir Chakra; see list | India News – Times of India

Op Sindoor: 9 IAF fighter pilots awarded Vir Chakra; see list | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday awarded the Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force fighter pilots who played a key role in Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist headquarters and Pakistan’s military assets.Vir Chakra is India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award.The awardees include: Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu Group Captain Manish Arora Group Captain Animesh Patnim Group…

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