Did Indian Air Force Killed its Own People?

Indian Air Force has been at the peak of anti-naxalism operations in Chhattisgarh from past several years. Indian Air Force has supported Central Armed Police Forces from the blue sky and followed the rules of engagement set by the government earnestly. But the big question is, did Indian Air Force killed its own people in anti-naxals operations?

However, recently several media agencies had misled the people by projecting the air strike practice of Indian Air Force at Bastar as the shift of strategy by government of India. Media projected that Indian Air Force Helicopters were used to carry out strikes against our own people.

Indian Air Force and Ministry of Defence has clarified the rumour spread by the media and quoted that such irresponsible news has tarnished the image of Indian Air Force. It has also threatened the operations carried against Naxalite in Bastar region.

Following are the highlights of the press statement issued by Indian Air Force regarding the Anti-naxal operations.

1. IAF helicopters are deployed in logistics support of Central Armed Police Forces.

2. Helicopters are fired upon several times which have led to injuries to airmen on board.

3. Indian Air Force never carried retaliatory attacks against such actions.

4. Airmen on board had fired only in self-defence following strict rules of engagement.

5. Air to Ground firing from helicopters is a part of routine training.

It is very well known fact that for any training exercises carried out by Indian Armed Forces, prior clearance from local authorities is taken and no civilian presence is entertained. Firing on civilians during the training exercises is not at all possible and never done by Indian Army or Indian Air Force. We hope, the media will understand the responsibility and will not defame the organisations such as Indian Air Force.

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