Defence Minister Rajnath Singh On 2-Day Visit To Bhuj Airbase From Friday Amid Tensions With Pakistan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Bhuj Airbase after reported Pakistani drone attacks were thwarted. This follows PM Modi's visit to Adampur Airbase after Operation Sindoor, a strike on terror sites in Pakistan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit the Bhuj Airbase on Friday and Saturday, reports news agency IANS on Wednesday. The report mentions that Singh, during his visit, will meet with the soldiers stationed at the airbase.
#BREAKING: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the Bhuj Airbase on Friday and Saturday. During his visit, he will meet with the soldiers stationed at the airbase pic.twitter.com/YIpyIlnTU7
— IANS (@ians_india) May 14, 2025
The visit of the Defence Minister comes days after Pakistani army reportedly attempted to target India's Bhuj using drones. However, the security forces successfully thwarted repeated attempts of Pakistan with the help of air defence systems. Pakistan, after facing continuous setbacks, called for a ceasefire.
The Air Force Station in Bhuj is a key installation of the Indian Air Force. It is a critical base of air defence due to its proximity to the India-Pakistan border.
PM Modi Visits Adampur Air Base
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab and interacted with air force personnel. Modi said on X, "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.
India and Pakistan agreed on May 10 to stop military actions. India has, however, made it clear it has merely paused its operation, and its future actions will be guided by Pakistan's conduct.
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