Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab just days after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire following one of the most intense military escalations in recent times.
Here’s what you need to know:
In Why Adampur Matters:
• Targeted by Pakistan on May 9–10 in retaliation to India’s precision strike—Operation Sindoor
• Pakistan claimed to have destroyed an Indian S-400 system using hypersonic missiles—a claim India has strongly denied
• Adampur is one of India’s most strategic air bases in the north PM Modi’s Visit Highlights:
• Praised the armed forces for their bravery and professionalism
• Called the visit “very special” and expressed deep gratitude to all service members
• Described Operation Sindoor as a "turning point" in India’s counter-terrorism doctrine
• Asserted a zero-tolerance stance towards terrorism going forward
Operation Sindoor – Recap:
• Launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians
• Nine terror camps destroyed across Pakistan and PoK
• Over 100 terrorists eliminated, targeting LeT, JeM, and Hizbul Mujahideen
• Backed by high-precision weapons like SCALP and HAMMER missiles
Ceasefire Status:
• Ceasefire agreement reached after days of drone and missile exchanges
• India remains firm on its right to preemptive action against any future threats
• Debris from intercepted Pakistani missiles now serves as evidence of state-sponsored terror
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