Skyward Journey: The Inspiring Story of Helicopter Pilot Vyomika Singh

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, a skilled helicopter pilot with the Indian Air Force, played a key role during a media briefing on India's 'Operation Sindoor' after the Pahalgam terror attack. Known for her rescue missions in challenging terrains, Singh shared her passion for flying since childhood.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, an accomplished helicopter pilot with the Indian Air Force, presented alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi at a media briefing discussing India's 'Operation Sindoor'. The operation was a tactical retaliation for the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

During the briefing, it was revealed that Indian armed forces successfully targeted nine terrorist locations in Pakistan and PoK, in response to the massacre in Jammu and Kashmir. Significant sites, including the strongholds of known terrorist groups, were struck under this mission.

Singh's journey to becoming a helicopter pilot has been marked by determination since childhood. As a schoolgirl inspired by her name, meaning 'owner of the sky,' she pursued a career in aviation, logging over 2,500 flying hours and leading challenging rescue operations in varying terrains across India.

(With inputs from agencies.)