Leh (Ladakh), Oct 21 : Air Chief Marshal and Chief of the Air Staff AP Singh visited the Ladakh sector on the occasion of Diwali and interacted with Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army personnel stationed in the region.
In a post shared on X, the Indian Air Force said the Air Chief Marshal lauded the personnel for their dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers under extreme high-altitude conditions. He also extended Diwali greetings to all service members deployed in the area.
“On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited the Ladakh sector and interacted with IAF and IA personnel deployed in the region. He commended them for their dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers under challenging high altitude conditions and extended festive greetings to all,” the Indian Air Force stated on X.
Meanwhile, Air Marshal and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Awadhesh Kumar Bharti celebrated Diwali with troops stationed at the Siachen Glacier the world’s highest battlefield. He also visited Terchey village near Thoise, interacted with locals, and extended his festive wishes.
The visits by senior IAF officers underscored the Air Force’s continued commitment to the welfare and morale of its personnel deployed in some of the country’s toughest operational environments.