Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Gujarat’s Bhuj Airbase marks a significant step in India’s border security strategy, coming a day after his strong warning to Pakistan over nuclear irresponsibility and cross-border terror.
By Our Correspondent
New Delhi — In a powerful follow-up to his stern remarks in Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat — a state that bore the brunt of Pakistani drone attacks during the recent four-day conflict. Gujarat, which shares a 508-kilometre border with Pakistan, emerged as one of the prime targets during Operation Sindoor. Singh’s visit is aimed at reviewing operational preparedness and boosting morale among air and ground forces deployed in this sensitive region.
A War Room on the Western Front
During his visit to Bhuj, Singh interacted with Air Force personnel and reviewed airbase defenses. The Bhuj Airbase had come under direct threat during the conflict, with drone intrusions neutralized by Indian forces. The visit underscored India’s readiness to confront unconventional warfare tactics and strengthen its surveillance capabilities. Singh was briefed on immediate response protocols, cross-border threat detection, and regional coordination among defense units.
Tribute at Smritivan: Remembering Resilience
Aside from military engagements, Singh also paid a solemn visit to Smritivan, a memorial and museum commemorating the victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. Describing the site as a tribute to the indomitable spirit of Gujarat envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singh emphasized the need to draw strength from past adversities to face emerging threats, especially those involving hybrid warfare technologies like drones and cyber strikes.
From Kashmir to Kutch: A Consistent Stand
Rajnath Singh’s trip to Bhuj followed his visit to Jammu and Kashmir’s Badami Bagh Cantonment, where he raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s nuclear safety. He called for global supervision of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), labelling Islamabad a “rogue nation.” Addressing soldiers in Srinagar, Singh condemned the targeting of civilians in Pahalgam based on religion, asserting that India’s retaliation was driven by justice and the moral imperative to punish acts of terror based on “karma,” not “dharma.”
As India strengthens its defenses across volatile border states, the Defence Minister’s back-to-back visits to Srinagar and Bhuj reflect a clear message — India will remain alert, assertive, and uncompromising on national security.
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