Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Air Marshal AK Bharti Retires After Leading Operation Sindoor
Air Marshal A K Bharti, a senior officer in the Indian Air Force, retired on July 31, 2025.
He had been the Director General of Air Operations during Operation Sindoor, a military campaign launched after a terror attack in Pahalgam.
The operation targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, killing about 100 terrorists.
After the operation, Bharti became the Deputy Chief of Air Staff.
On his retirement day, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi to honor soldiers who died in service.
The memorial posted tributes to him and other senior officers.
The ceremony was a moment of respect for his long career and the sacrifices of Indian soldiers.
Air Marshal A K Bharti, former Director General Air Operations, retired on July 31, 2025.
He led the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Operation Sindoor struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, killing about 100 terrorists.
Bharti was appointed Deputy Chief of Air Staff following the operation’s success.
He paid homage to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial, laying a wreath during his retirement ceremony.
- Who
- Air Marshal A K Bharti
- What
- Superannuation after leading Operation Sindoor
- When
- July 31, 2025
- Where
- National War Memorial, New Delhi
- Why
- To honor his service and pay tribute to fallen soldiers
- Name
- Air Marshal A K Bharti
- Rank
- Deputy Chief of Air Staff
- Operation
- Operation Sindoor
- Retirement Date
- July 31, 2025
- Ceremony Location
- National War Memorial, New Delhi