Breaking: India to hold major air force drills near Pakistan border two weeks after Pahalgam terror attack

India to hold major air force drills near Pakistan border two weeks after Pahalgam terror attack

The Indian Air Force will carry out a large-scale military exercise in Rajasthan, close to the international border with Pakistan. The drill was confirmed through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Monday evening.

The exercise is set to start at 3:30 PM on 7 May and will continue until 9:30 PM on 8 May. During this period, airspace in the region will be restricted. Flights landing at or departing from airports near the border are expected to be suspended.

The timing of the military exercise is significant, coming just days after a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were killed. The area remains tense as India responds to the latest cross-border violence.

Though the Indian Ministry of Defence has not directly linked the upcoming drill to the recent attack, it is widely seen as a clear signal of India’s readiness and alertness in a volatile situation.