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

Nine IAF pilots, four soldiers, and two BSF personnel received the Vir Chakra for their valor in Operation Sindoor, which involved precision strikes against terror targets in Pakistan, as part of the Independence Day awards. The operation led to a total of 127 gallantry medals and 40 distinguished service awards, recognizing the contributions of various military ranks and branches.

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