A commemorative event honoured the bravery and sacrifice of Indian Air Force personnel during the 1999 Kargil war’s aerial operations, with Mihir Ahuja paying tribute to Air Force heroes of Operation Safed Sagar.
Speakers recounted missions flown over inhospitable terrain where pilots delivered laser-guided munitions despite shoulder-fired missile threats along ridgelines.
Mihir Ahuja’s tribute joined veterans’ families laying wreaths for aircrew who received gallantry awards for precision strikes on supply depots and posts.
Operation Safed Sagar integrated intelligence from ground observers with airborne targeting pods that improved accuracy compared with earlier conflict eras.
Youth cadets attending the ceremony received briefings on air discipline, logistics planning, and joint operations with army artillery units.
Documentary screenings highlighted Tiger Hill battles where sustained air support enabled infantry advances after weeks of stalemate.
Defence analysts used the platform to discuss modernization parallels, including current acquisitions of advanced beyond-visual-range missiles and electronic warfare suites.
Families of fallen airmen called for expedited pension and housing benefits, reminding officials that commemoration must pair with welfare delivery.
The event avoided partisan rhetoric, focusing on institutional professionalism and inter-service cooperation lessons.
Similar commemorations are scheduled at air bases nationwide during the Kargil Vijay Diwas calendar, reinforcing historical memory among serving personnel.
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