Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjaband interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan.
India is eternally grateful to its armed forces for everything they do for our nation, he said on X following the visit.
Modi said, “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 on terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under Operation Sindoor.
The Adampur base is the second largest air base in the country.
Modi’s choice of visiting the Adampur base of the India Air Force also sends out a message following Pakistani claim of destroying the prized S-400 air defence system in the station, which is home to India’s key military platforms.
The defence forces, in a briefing during the conflict, had unequivocally rejected Pakistan’s “false narratives”.
