How Prime Minister Modi demolished Pakistan’s fake news campaign against India through unannounced Adapur Air Force Base
It’s more than just a engaging stopover. The image is a direct response to Pakistan’s earlier claim that its JF-17-launched ultrasonic missiles destroyed India’s precious S-400 system. No fragments. There are no craters. There is no truth.
“India is forever grateful”
The Prime Minister shared photos on the base X (formerly Twitter), writing,
“This morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air fighters and soldiers. Being with those who represent courage, determination and fearlessness was a very special experience. India is forever grateful for the armed forces we have done for our country.”
The visit lasted nearly 50 minutes, during which Modi interacted with Air Force personnel and senior commanders. A senior government official said
“The sole purpose is to increase morale among the armed forces, which are responding appropriately to the drones and missiles fired by Pakistan.”
The Prime Minister’s operation against Sindor, his execution and the actions of Indian troops were ready. Officials described the trip as “highly confidential” and did not even inform local governments. “The district civil and police department is not aware of it,” confirmed Himanshu Aggarwal, deputy commissioner of Jalandhar.
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Pakistan’s imagined victory
In the days before Modi’s visit, Pakistan launched a comprehensive false propaganda campaign. After its drone and missile attacks failed to cause meaningful damage to Adampur, it shared satellite images of the “damaged” S-400 system.
But the image shows no signs of strike- no obvious impact, no equipment damage, no structural damage. This is the dirt spot in Pakistan – a piece of dirt.
Indian officials regarded it as a fake. The same is true for the public.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar posted on X.
Another user added: “Pakistan advertised that they managed to damage Adampur’s S-400 site and thus ran out.”
Adampur: The strategic backbone of the north
Adampur is India’s second largest air force. Just 25 kilometers away from Jalandhar and about 100 kilometers from the Pakistani border, its strategic value has increased exponentially.
The base was the main target of the 1965 war with Pakistan, but it still did not destroy. Then, it ran MIG-21 and SU-7. Now, it houses the Advanced MIG-29 and SU-30 MKI squadrons. In 2022, Adampur became the site of the first S-400 system deployed in India, known as the “Sudarshan Chakra”.
Adampur’s radar and surveillance capabilities cover a vast range of northern India, including Punjab, Jamu and Kashmir, and parts of Rajasthan. It played a crucial role in Operation Sindor and subsequent Pakistani retaliation.
Between May 9 and 10, Adampur was aligned from drones and missiles across the border. These are intercepted by air. Nevertheless, not all threats are neutralized in the sky.
In Kanganiwal village, debris in the projectile injured a migrant worker, Satinder Kumar, and damaged several homes. On May 12, another unexploded device was found near a marked warehouse in the village of Chuharwali near the air force base.
sindoor operation: send message
Modi’s visit comes after a national speech on Monday night, where he praised the success of Sindor’s operation. The operation, launched on May 7, is India’s response to the terrorist attack on Pahalgam on April 22, killing 26 people.
Indian troops attacked nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing more than 100 militants. Groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen are the targets.
“Operation Sindoor is now an established policy for India in the fight against terrorism, marking a decisive shift in India’s strategic approach,” PM Modi said in his speech.
He also added: “When senior Pakistani military officials attended the funeral of terrorists, the world once again witnessed Pakistan’s ugly face.”
The Pakistani military’s attempts to retaliate, including the now-knocked S-400 strike, were part of its response, with both countries agreeing to a ceasefire on May 10.
However, India has made it clear that the pause of action depends on Pakistan’s future behavior.
Modi’s presence in Adampur is more than just a political theater. This is a calculation of the signal to Pakistan, Indian citizens and armed forces.
As former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said,
“I pay tribute to the courage and commitment of the armed forces – India is strong because of you.”
A photo of a prime minister shoulder to shoulder with his soldiers, Pakistan’s S-400 claimed to destroy the towering tower in the backstage, not just revealing false information. It solidifies India’s message: its defensive agility, active and completeness.
