New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Nearly 600 runners from across all commands of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Army joined an 88-hour “Op Sindoor Commemorative Run” at New Delhi as a tribute to the milestone of the Indian Air Force’s operational history, an official said on Monday.​

The event, held from May 7 to May 10, commemorated the first anniversary of the 88 hours of successful air operations conducted by the IAF, which demonstrated its capability to deliver decisive, precise strikes.​

The participants included 600 runners from across all Commands of the Indian Air Force and Indian Army.​

The event was flagged off on May 7 at 1.05 a.m. by the Air Officer in Charge Administration (AOA) from India Gate and concluded with a flag-in by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) on May 10 at 5 p.m. at Air Force Station New Delhi (AFND).​

The run was organised as a continuous relay for 88 hours, during which civil authorities played a vital role in its conduct. Civilian volunteers also participated in the run, said a statement.​

The route encompassed running past important landmarks of Delhi, including India Gate, Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Air HQ Vayu Bhawan, Nehru Park, and New Moti Bagh Road, before concluding at Air Force Station New Delhi.​

The aim of the run was to foster esprit de corps amongst IAF personnel while enhancing public outreach and visibility of the Indian Defence Forces.​

The successful conduct of “Op Sindoor Commemorative Run” was not only a tribute to the significant milestone of the Indian Air Force’s operational history, but also a testament to the excellent teamwork achieved through public engagement, showcasing the ethos of the IAF, said the official statement​

The Air Force Jazz band also performed live at Nehru Park on Sunday from 6.30 a.m. to 8 a.m. as a part of associated activities, it said.​

–IANS

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