US EditionIAF Fighter Pilots Who Struck Targets Inside Pakistan Awarded — Full List of Gallantry Awardees
- On August 14, 2025, sixteen members of the BSF were honored with gallantry awards for their exceptional bravery shown during Operation Sindoor along India’s western frontier.
- Operation Sindoor, carried out from May 7 to 10, involved Indian forces striking militant and defense installations across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 individuals, mostly tourists.
- The Border Security Force praised the awardees for their unwavering determination and emphasized their role as India’s frontline defenders along the challenging India-Pakistan border.
- In total, 1,090 personnel across police, fire, home guard, and correctional services were honored on Independence Day 2025, including 233 Medals for Gallantry and 99 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service.
- These awards underscore ongoing security challenges and recognize the courage and sacrifice of forces like BSF and Jammu and Kashmir Police in protecting India’s borders and internal security.
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President Approves 167 Gallantry, Service Awards For Armed Forces
The Centre awarded the Vir Chakra, the country’s third-highest wartime gallantry award, to nine Indian Air Force (IAF) officers, including fighter pilots, who targeted terrorist group headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke and Bahawalpur, as well as military assets there.
IAF fighter pilots who struck targets inside Pakistan awarded — Full list of Gallantry awardees
The Indian Air Force awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to 26 officers and airmen, including pilots who targeted Pakistan. Additionally, 16 BSF personnel received gallantry medals for bravery during Operation Sindoor
A total of 36 air warriors of the Indian Air Force who displayed courage and indomitable bravery in Operation Sindoor will be honoured with gallantry awards on the occasion of 15 August (Independence Day). One Shaurya Chakra, 9 Vir Chakras and 26 Air Force Medals (Gallantry) will be awarded.
16 BSF personnel awarded gallantry medals for bravery during Operation Sindoor along India-Pakistan border.
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