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IAF commander who shot down Pak jet after Balakot strikes joins private airline

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An Indian Air Force commander who successfully shot down a Pakistani jet following the Balakot airstrikes has left military service to join a private commercial airline. The transition marks a notable career shift for the decorated officer into the private aviation sector.

The officer gained widespread recognition for his aerial combat engagement during heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan following the 2019 Balakot counter-terror operations. His move to the private sector highlights a recurring pathway for experienced military aviators transitioning to commercial aviation.

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