How PM Modi’s Visit Debunked Pakistan’s Claim Of ‘Heavy Damage’ To Punjab’s Adampur Airbase

Last Updated:May 13, 2025, 13:48 IST

“I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors, soldiers. It was a special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination…,” PM Modi posted on X

PM Narendra Modi at the Adampur airbase with the S-400 air defence system in the background. (X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a big message by visiting the Adampur Airbase in Punjab — the forward airbase Pakistan attempted to target using a missile on the night of May 9.

The Pakistani missile was shot down in the air itself by India’s air defence system, but this dangerous escalation by Pakistan towards the Adampur airbase was the trigger for India to launch missile attacks at the nearly dozen Pakistani airbases, including the ones in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, and caused heavy damage there.

Pakistan had claimed it had caused damage to the Adampur airbase of India, but the Prime Minister’s visit on Tuesday debunked those claims.

The Prime Minister met and interacted with the Air Force personnel at the Adampur airbase. He also posted a picture of him from the Adampur airbase with a message on the wall behind him saying: ‘Why Enemy Pilots Don’t Sleep Well’ — underlining his messaging from the visit to the Adampur airbase, which Pakistan had tried to target many times but in vain.

Situated near Jalandhar, the Adampur facility is India’s second biggest airbase and has played a key role in earlier wars with Pakistan too.

“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 PM posted on X.

The government also released a video of the PM’s visit, where he was seen interacting with the Air Force personnel, patting their shoulders, and chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ with them.

The Indian Air Force jets were also seen in the background.

Commending the forces on Monday in his address to the nation, the PM had said that the path of peace also goes through power.

“It is very necessary for India to be powerful. And it is also necessary to use this power when required. In the past few days, India has done just that,” the PM had said.

Modi had said that on behalf of the people of India, he saluted the valiant forces of India, the armed forces, our intelligence agencies, and our scientists.

“Our brave soldiers displayed immense courage to achieve the objectives of Operation Sindoor. I pay tribute to their bravery, courage and valour. I dedicate this valour to every mother, every sister and every daughter of the country,” the PM had said.

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