Modi's surprise and strategic visit to Adampur air base busts Pak lies over S-400

Modi visited India's second largest air base which is located near Jalandhar in Punjab just a day after he delivered a powerful message for Pakistan over terrorism.

In a symbolic picture, Modi is seen saluting the soldiers at the air base with an MiG-29 jet and an intact S-400 air defence system in the backdrop.

"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 wrote on X.

Historically, Adampur has housed MiG-21 squadrons. It currently operates Su-30MKI aircraft, one of the most advanced fighter jets in the IAF.

It serves as both a fighter and training base and has maintenance and repair facilities.

Operation Sindoor was a fierce military operation launched by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 7, in response to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists who were enjoying their vacation at Baisaran Valley, which is referred to as India's Switzerland.

The operation aimed to dismantle terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Modi's address on Operation Sindoor

In a bold address to the nation, his first one after Operation Sindoor, Modi sent out a loud message against terrorism and "terror-backing state" Pakistan, stating that India will not tolerate any such misadventure or give in to nuclear blackmailing, and instead deliver a befitting reply in its own terms.

He started the address by lauding the Indian armed forces for Operation Sindoor and reiterating how the April 22 Pahalgam attack had pained him personally.

"Following the Pahalgam attack, every citizen as well as every political party united to see strong action against this attack. The government had then given full freedom to our armed forces to respond to the terrorist attack," Modi said.

"Every terrorist now knows what the price is of wiping out the 'sindoor' (vermilion) of women. Operation Sindoor is just not a name; it reflects our emotions, sentiments, and signifies our firm resolve to get justice," he said.

Stating that India will continue its action against terrorism, Modi said, "Our aim was clear: On May 6-7, we hit terror hideouts, their training centres, and terror camps in Pakistan. These terrorists had never imagined that India was capable of taking such bold and strong actions against them."

The Indian Prime Minister slammed Pakistan for sheltering terrorists and said, "These terrorists have been sheltered in Pakistan, and the country went into a deep state of shock after India's action on terrorism on their land."

He said, "Instead of cooperating with us on our fight against terrorism, Pakistan targeted us with drones on our schools, colleges, gurudwaras, and civilians' homes."

After being severely battered at the hands of the Indian military, Pakistan reached out to the Indian DGMO, the PM stated.

Reiterating that India has zero tolerance against terrorism, Modi said, "Our fight against terrorism is not over. We have just paused our action for now, and we will measure every move taken by Pakistan to deal with them in the future."

"Operation Sindoor has scripted a new normal that India will give a befitting reply to terrorism if we are attacked. We will strike at those places from where terrorism originates," he said.