Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Bhuj Airbase Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:55am on 16 May 2025,Friday India

On May 16, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Bhuj Airbase in Gujarat for a two-day inspection. This follows his recent Jammu and Kashmir visit, where he reviewed security along the Line of Control and International Border with Pakistan. The Bhuj Airbase, near the India-Pakistan border, was targeted by Pakistani drone incursions during the recent four-day conflict. Indian forces successfully countered these threats, leading to a ceasefire. Singh’s visit aims to assess operational readiness and the effectiveness of security measures in this strategically crucial region. (PC: PIB)

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