Abhishek Malhotra has been conferred with the BAL BHARATI ACHIEVER ALUMNI AWARD.
Wing Commander Abhishek Malhotra is an alumnus of Bal Bharati Public School (BBPS), Nishatpura, Bhopal (Batch 1994-2006), embodies the spirit of dedication and courage that our institution strives to instill in its students. Having completed his schooling at BBPS, he joined the Indian Air Force and has risen to become a distinguished officer in the Flying Branch.
Wing Commander Abhishek Malhotra is an alumnus of Bal Bharati Public School (BBPS), Nishatpura, Bhopal (Batch 1994-2006), embodies the spirit of dedication and courage that our institution strives to instill in its students. Having completed his schooling at BBPS, he joined the Indian Air Force and has risen to become a distinguished officer in the Flying Branch.
A qualified flying instructor, Wing Commander Malhotra is proficient on a variety of aircraft, including Kiran, Chetak, Mi-8, Mi-17, and Mi-17V5 helicopters. His career has been marked by extraordinary valor and professionalism, most notably during a daring mission in September 2014.
Then a Flight Lieutenant, he was tasked with a mass casualty evacuation operation from Jodhpur to Srinagar in the aftermath of devastating floods in Jammu & Kashmir. Operating in hostile conditions, he saved 922 lives and dropped tonnes of essential supplies during a grueling 12-day mission. His helicopter, subjected to stone pelting by hostile locals, suffered severe rotor blade damage. Despite the odds, he demonstrated exceptional skill and composure, flying the damaged aircraft for 15 minutes to safely recover at a nearby Army Aviation base.
Among his many acts of bravery, one incident stands out: he carried out a critical evacuation of a pregnant woman. Thanks to his timely efforts, she was safely transported to a hospital, where she delivered her baby. The family later honored him for his life-saving intervention.
For his dauntless courage and exemplary skills during the 2014 operation, he was awarded the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation.
Currently posted at a prestigious training institute, Wing Commander Malhotra continues to inspire the next generation of warriors. His journey is a testament to the values instilled at BBPS Bhopal, and he serves as a shining example of how our alumni contribute to the nation’s defense and security.