Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Base in Jalandhar on Tuesday, where he met with Air Force personnel just days following the end of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
During the visit, Air Force personnel briefed PM Modi at the base.
Taking to X, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to the armed forces, stating, “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.”
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. pic.twitter.com/RYwfBfTrV2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2025
Air Marshal AK Bharti, DG of Air Operations, clarified on Monday that the Adampur base actively supported Operation Sindoor, and the operation’s objective was to target terrorists, not engage with the Pakistani military or civilians.
Speaking at a press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti remarked, “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.”
He also highlighted the precision with which the Indian Armed Forces conducted the operation.
“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,” Air Marshal Bharti noted.
PM Modi’s Address & Strong Warning
In his address to the nation on Monday, PM Modi reiterated that the armed forces had full autonomy to eliminate terrorist threats.
The Prime Minister noted, “Every terror organisation now knows ‘ki hamari behano, betiyon ke maathe se Sindoor hatane ka anjaam kya hota hai.”
PM Modi also affirmed the readiness of India’s forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Border Security Force, and paramilitary units, which remain on high alert.
“After the surgical strike and air strike, now Operation Sindoor is India’s policy against terrorism. Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in our fight against terrorism and has set up a new parameter and new normal,” Prime Minister Modi asserted.
PM Modi further stressed that India would respond to terrorist attacks in a decisive manner, asserting, “First, If there is a terrorist attack on India, a fitting reply will be given. We will give a befitting response on our terms only. We will take strict action at every place from where the roots of terrorism emerge. Secondly, India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail.”
‘Operation Sindoor’
Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May, targeted multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists.
The operation led to the elimination of over 100 terrorists and targeted 11 Pakistani airbases, causing significant damage to their military infrastructure.
Despite the scale of the operation, the forces exercised restraint to minimise civilian casualties.
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