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IAF pilots involved in Balakot Airstrike awarded Vayu Sena Medal
Five pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who had avenged the Pulwama massacre with an airstrike in Balakot, have been honoured for gallantry. One Wing Commander and four Squadron Leaders of the IAF will be awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).
IAF Wing Commander Amit Ranjan, Squadron Leaders Rahul Basoya, Pankaj Bhujade, BKN Reddy and Shashank Singh will be honoured with the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for bombing Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist camp in Pakistan’s Balakot district.
All these officers are Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft pilots.
IAF Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal will be honoured with Yudh Seva Medal for her role as a fighter controller during the February 27 aerial conflict between India and Pakistan.
Following the Balakot airstrike, Pakistan made attempts to violate the Indian airspace. However, the attempt was foiled by bravehearts like Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal.
A MiG-21 Bison piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan had shot down a Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft during the aerial combat. He was, however, captured by Pakistan and remained in the neighbouring country for almost 60 hours before being handed over to India. The government has decided to confer on him Vir Chakra for his exemplary bravery.
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