In the wake of recent tensions and a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab has become a focal point, sending a strong message across the border. Sources suggest that the visit has exposed the "Adampur truth," prompting questions that Pakistan should be directing towards its own army.
PM Modi's Visit: A "Fact-Check" for Pakistan
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Modi made a surprise visit to the Adampur airbase and interacted with the air force personnel. This visit came shortly after Pakistan claimed to have inflicted major damage to the airbase during its attacks on the night of May 9-10, which were supposedly in response to India's "Operation Sindoor". However, PM Modi's presence at the airbase, accompanied by images showing an intact S-400 air defense system and MiG-29 fighter jets, directly refuted these claims.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also took a dig at Pakistan, posting a video on X of PM Modi interacting with soldiers at the airbase, calling it a "Fact-check for Pakistan". The Prime Minister himself shared photos and called the experience "very special," further emphasizing the operational readiness of the base and boosting the morale of the armed forces.
Pakistan's Disinformation Campaign
Following India's "Operation Sindoor," Pakistan allegedly launched a disinformation campaign, which included fake videos and claims of destroying the S-400 air defense system at Adampur. They circulated what they claimed was a satellite image of a damaged S-400, but it lacked any credible signs of destruction. India Today's Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) team reviewed satellite imagery of multiple airbases and airports, including Adampur, and found no visible damage.
India's Firm Stance and the "New Normal"
PM Modi's visit to Adampur sends a clear signal of India's resolve and preparedness. It underscores India's commitment to national security and counters Pakistan's false narratives. The visit also came a day after PM Modi asserted that India had only paused its offensive on terror camps and military sites.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that there is a "new normal" in the relationship between India and Pakistan, emphasizing that the only issue to be discussed with Islamabad regarding Kashmir is the return of what India considers its illegally occupied territories. India has also indicated that it will keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance until Pakistan credibly stops supporting cross-border terrorism.
Questions for Pakistan's Army
Given the evidence presented by India, sources suggest that Pakistan needs to direct serious questions internally, specifically towards its army. The discrepancies between Pakistan's claims and the reality on the ground raise concerns about the information being disseminated and the motives behind it. Pakistan needs to provide answers regarding the basis for their claims of damage to the Adampur airbase and the alleged destruction of the S-400 system. The international community is closely watching how Pakistan addresses these inconsistencies and whether it will take steps to ensure transparency and accountability in its actions and communications.
