What was the code name for the Indian Air Force operations during the Kargil Conflict of1999?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) operations during the 1999 Kargil Conflict were codenamed 'Operation Safed Sagar' [1]. Launched on May 26, 1999, this operation was conducted in support of the Indian Army's ground offensive, known as 'Operation Vijay' [2]. The primary objective was to flush out Pakistani regulars and infiltrators who had occupied strategic high-altitude positions along the Line of Control (LoC). This operation marked a significant milestone in military aviation history as it was the first large-scale use of air power in the Kashmir region since 1971, requiring precision strikes in rugged, high-altitude mountainous terrain. Despite the intensity of the conflict, the IAF was strictly ordered not to cross the LoC to prevent further escalation [1]. The combined efforts of the army and air force led to the successful recovery of lost territories by July 1999 [2].

Sources

1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Kargil War > p. 755
2. [2] https://gacbe.ac.in/pdf/ematerial/18BDS51C-U5.pdf