Operation Sindoor: India’s Biggest Air Defence Success In a sensational disclosure, Indian Air Force Chief , Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh , revealed that during Operation Sindoor in May 2025 , the IAF shot down at least five Pakistani fighter jets and one large surveillance aircraft . This operation included a record-breaking kill from 300 km away , marking the largest-ever recorded surface-to-air kill in India’s military history . Congress Questions the Sudden Halt Following the IAF Chief’s statement, Congress directly questioned the Modi government. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked: “Why did the Prime Minister suddenly stop Operation Sindoor on the evening of May 10 ? Under whose pressure was such a significant mission halted?” Political Controversy Over Timing Opposition leaders have also raised doubts about the timing of the revelation: Udit Raj alleged that the announcement was made to divert attention from the ongoing ‘vote theft’ controversy . ...