Indian Airports Shut Amid Soaring Tensions with Pakistan
Airports across India halt operations in response to heightened India-Pakistan conflicts; comprehensive list provided.
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Ah, here's the lowdown on the airports closed in India amid the heated exchanges between India and Pakistan. As of Thursday evening, 24 airports have been shut down for civil flight operations.
The list includes familiar airports like Chandigarh, Srinagar, Jaisalmer, Shimla, and many others that have been ordered closed as a safety precaution. Want to stay updated on the latest developments? Keep track of India-Pakistan tensions news updates.
The Full List of Shut Airports
- Chandigarh
- Srinagar
- Amritsar
- Ludhiana
- Bhuntar
- Kishengarh
- Patiala
- Shimla
- Kangra-Gaggal
- Bathinda
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
- Bikaner
- Halwara
- Pathankot
- Jammu
- Leh
- Mundra
- Jamnagar
- Hirasa (Rajkot)
- Porbandar
- Keshod
- Kandla
- Bhuj
The tense situation between India and Pakistan rose to new heights on Thursday evening after a suspected Pakistani drone and missile attack on various Indian cities in Jammu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. The defense ministry confirmed these attacks, and the Indian air defense systems courageously thwarted the attempted strike.
This surge in tensions comes hot on the heels of India's "Operation Sindoor," a targeted military strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in response to a previous terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Several airlines have announced the suspension of their flights from some of the mentioned airports until Saturday. Passengers are advised to reach operational airports with extra time to accommodate heightened security checks and formalities.
For instance, IndiGo airlines ask for some extra time to complete security checks and formalities, urging passengers to arrive at the airport with extra time. Similar advisories have been issued by SpiceJet and Akasa Air.
- Operation Sindoor
- Pahalgam
- Pahalgam Attack
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- The international community is closely monitoring the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with 24 airports in India temporarily closed due to the situation.
- Aside from Chandigarh and Srinagar, other airports like Amritsar, Jaisalmer, Shimla, and multiple others have also been closed.
- In addition to following India-Pakistan tensions news updates, it is advisable to stay updated on the ongoing operations, such as Operation Sindoor, and its effects on general news.
- India's Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory military strike against terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan, followed a previous terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
- Awareness of war-and-conflicts, politics, and the latest general news in India is essential to fully comprehend the current situation.
- To facilitate passengers during this time, airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have issued advisories asking travelers to arrive at the operational airports with extra time for enhanced security checks and formalities.
