Jalandhar, May 14 -- Situated 25 km away from the district headquarters, Jalandhar, Adampur Air Force Station played a key role in ensuring a foolproof air defence during the conflict with Pakistan following May 7 Indian strikes on terror sites under Operation Sindoor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Adampur airbase, a key facility of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Western Command, underlined its importance for India's air defence system. PM Modi addressed the gathering saluting the air warriors with MiG-29 and S-400 air defence system visible in the background.

One of the senior officials, who didn't wish to be named, said: "After the escalation of tensions post May 7, this particular airbase station stood guard strongly to t...