Days after Operation Sindoor was carried out, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Punjab’s Adampur Air Base, where he was briefed on the security situation and also interacted with the jawans.
The development came days after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. Adampur was among the air force stations that were on Pakistan’s target on the intervening night of May 9 and 10, following India’s “Operation Sindoor”. PM Modi’s visit to Adampur Air Base is significant as the Pakistani Army earlier claimed to have damaged the air base following its counter-border strikes overnight.
However, India rejected claims of damage to the site. Additionally, satellite images confirmed that there has been no substantial damage to any base of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in drone and missile attacks by Pakistan.
‘India Grateful To Armed Forces’: PM Modi
Taking to X, PM Modi, “Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation.”
The Prime Minister’s visit comes after days of intense conflict between India and Pakistan following Indian strikes in terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under an operation codenamed as “Sindoor”.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, also praised our three armed forces and said that the valor of our three armies and armed forces has become synonymous with zero tolerance against terrorism across the world.
Addressing the nation, PM Modi on Monday said the Indian armed forces displayed unwavering courage in achieving the objectives of Operation Sindoor, during which India attacked nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Over 100 terrorists were killed during the Operation.
“Operation Sindoor is now India’s established policy in the fight against terrorism, marking a decisive shift in India’s strategic approach,” PM Modi said, adding that the operation has set a new standard, a new normal in counter-terrorism measures.
Following the attack and retaliation, India and Pakistan on May 10 agreed to stop military actions and agreed on a ceasefire. India has, however, made it clear it has merely paused its operation and its actions will be guided by Pakistan’s conduct.