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Rajnath hails Netflix series on IAF’s Kargil role
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Netflix web series "Operation Safed Sagar" at its Delhi premiere on Wednesday, calling it a tribute to the Indian Air Force's courage during the 1999 Kargil…
The Story in Brief
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Netflix web series "Operation Safed Sagar" at its Delhi premiere on Wednesday, calling it a tribute to the Indian Air Force's courage during the 1999 Kargil War. He noted that until 1999, no air force had conducted combat operations at altitudes between 15,000 and 18,000 feet, and the IAF's feat had changed the war's course.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said the series would inspire youth to join the armed forces. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos stated the production shows India's capability to create world-class entertainment. The series starring Jimmy Shergill and Dia Mirza streams from August 7.
The Indian Opinion
The web series is being promoted as an untold story, but the IAF's role in Kargil has been well documented in books and documentaries. The real test is whether the series goes beyond jingoistic spectacle to show the complex planning, losses, and tactical decisions behind Operation Safed Sagar. Will it acknowledge that the IAF initially struggled with high-altitude bombing accuracy, forcing battlefield improvisation?
Source: assamtribune.com
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