Adampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Adampur Air Base and interacted with Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel. He was briefed on Operation Sindoor. After meeting the air warriors, the Prime Minister called it a very special experience.
PM Modi said the nation "eternally grateful" to the armed forces as India successfully carried out Operation Sindoor. Notably, the Adampur air base played a crucial role in the recent India-Pakistan conflict after India targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of Operation Sindoor.
PM Modi at Adampur Air Base | X/@narendramodi
"Earlier this morning, I went to Air Force Station 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 said in an X post.
PM Modi at Adampur Air Base | X/@narendramodi
PM Modi's visit to the Air Force station came days after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Armed Forces to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Pakistan targeted Adampur Air Base on the intervening night of May 9 and 10 with missiles and drones. However, the attack was successfully thwarted by the IAF.
On Monday, DG Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti stated that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorists, and not to engage with the Pakistan Military or Pakistani civilians.
Addressing a press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti said, "Our fight is with the terrorists, our fight is not with the Pakistan Military or Pakistan civilians, so that is very clear. We are very clear in our targeting."
The Air Marshal emphasised that the Indian Armed Forces showcased their effectiveness through precise strikes during Operation Sindoor.
"Our counter systems and trained air defence operators are fully capable, and our nation's indigenous capability has proven its effectiveness. It has been demonstrated that no matter what kind of technology emerges, we are prepared to counter it. There is no need for excessive words, you have seen with your own eyes the consequences we have delivered," he stated.
