New Delhi, October 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Outgoing Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who led the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor, in which Pakistani terror hideouts were dismantled, called on President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, a day before his retirement from the force.
The outgoing IAF chief was accompanied by his wife, Sarita Singh, during the meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Air Chief Marshal Singh is scheduled to retire on October 31 after four decades of distinguished service in the IAF.
Sharing images of the meeting, the President’s Secretariat said in a post on X, “The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh along with spouse Smt Sarita Singh called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”
The outgoing Air Chief had also called on Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh three days earlier, when the minister extended his warm wishes ahead of the retirement.
According to the Ministry of Defence, Air Chief Marshal Singh received a formal farewell from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 26 ahead of his superannuation, following 42 years of service to the nation.
Images of the farewell, held before the Defence Minister departed on a foreign visit, were also shared by the Ministry of Defence on its X handle on Friday.
Bidding farewell to the outgoing IAF chief, Rajnath Singh commended him for his distinguished service, exemplary leadership and invaluable contributions to the Indian Air Force and the nation.
The Defence Minister acknowledged the key role played by Air Chief Marshal Singh in the successful execution of Operation Sindoor and in strengthening the IAF’s capabilities. He also extended his best wishes to the outgoing chief for his future endeavours.
The formal farewell ceremony for CAS Singh will take place on October 31. He will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. He will subsequently inspect a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Force Station, New Delhi, before retiring from service.
Air Chief Marshal Singh undertook his maiden flight on January 28, 1984, and remained associated with fighter aircraft throughout his tenure in the IAF.
Under his leadership, the IAF consistently focused on operational readiness, modern military capabilities and preparedness to address evolving security challenges.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will take charge as the next Chief of the Air Staff on October 31.
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