Indian Air Headquarters air chief marshal AK Bharti: At the forefront of countermeasures against cross-border terrorism with main emphasis on the much-publicised Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor severely articulated India's hardline stance against cross-border terrorism under the air chief marshal AK Bharti, who took an assertive role of briefing the nation about the IAF retaliatory action. His calm yet assertive delivery has allowed constant updates on the progress and ambitions of Operation Sindoor to reach the people, thus instilling a sense of confidence among them about the capability of the forces and their ability to ensure the safety of the pilot.
Air Chief Marshal Bharti assured in the press briefing on Sunday, 11 May 2025, that all Indian pilots involved in Operation Sindoor had safely returned, an announcement that came on the heels of India conducting precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure and retaliating for Pakistan's intrusion attempts into Indian airspace subsequent to a massive drone attack on Indian cities in the night of 8-9 May.
Highlights of the key points from the briefing of Air Marshal AK Bharti include:
* Retaliatory Strikes: According to Air Marshal Bharti, "strike where it would hurt" was the decision taken, and rapid and coordinated strikes were undertaken against various targets of Pakistani airbases and command centers, military infrastructure, and air defense systems along the Western Front. The airbases targeted were Chaklala, Rafiq, Rahim Yar Khan, Sargodha, Bhulari, and Jacobabad.
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