Nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots who carried out precision strikes on terrorist group headquarters in Muridke and Bahawalpur, as well as key Pakistan military assets during Operation Sindoor, have been awarded the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal, news agency ANI reported on Thursday, August 14. The recognition honours their bravery and strategic execution in neutralising high-value terror and military targets across the border. It is worth noting that the IAF downed at least six Pakistani aircraft in the action. Independence Day 2025: Over 1,000 To Receive Gallantry Awards, President's Medals on I-Day, Jammu and Kashmir Bags Maximum.

9 IAF Officers Honoured With Vir Chakra for Precision Strikes During Operation Sindoor

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