Manish Arora (officer)
Manish Arora | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Service years | 18 June 2005 – present |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Service number | 28462 F(P) |
| Conflicts | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict |
| Awards | Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra |
Group Captain Manish Arora, VrC, SC is an officer of the Indian Air Force and a recipient of both the Vir Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra.[1]
Military career
Arora was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2005.[2]
On 4 February 2010, as a flight lieutenant, Arora executed a recovery of a fighter aircraft after a canopy burst while at high altitude. Despite sustaining serious injuries, he retained control, recovered the aircraft and brought it safely back to base. For this act he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.[3]
In 2025, during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, Arora served as a mission leader for strike missions. These penetrated contested airspace and reportedly struck high-value targets. For his leadership and gallantry during those missions he was among the IAF personnel awarded the Vir Chakra. [1][4][5][6][7]
References
- ^ a b "President approves 127 Gallantry awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards on eve of Independence Day". Press Information Bureau. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Service Record for Wing Commander Manish Arora 28462 F(P)". Bharat-Rakshak. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Shaurya Chakra: Flt Lt Manish Arora (28462 F(P)) — citation details". Bharat-Rakshak. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots". ThePrint. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "9 Air Force Officers Awarded Vir Chakra For Bravery During Op Sindoor". NDTV. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Vir Chakra for nine IAF pilots for daring strikes on Pakistani terror camps". New Indian Express. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Medal citations detail Op Sindoor intricacies". Hindustan Times. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.