Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, who led air ops in Op Sindoor, to head Ram temple trust | All you need to know
Air Marshal Mishra served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor.
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, who led air operations in Operation Sindoor, has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. This decision was made during a meeting attended by key figures within the trust. The appointment aims to address the current controversy surrounding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and to restore public confidence in the temple's administration.
Mishra, born in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, had a distinguished 40-year career in the Indian Air Force, culminating in his appointment as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command from January 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. He was awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for his role in Operation Sindoor and has logged over 3,000 flying hours across 18 different aircraft types.
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