55 Pakistani commandos once tried to capture Adampur airbase, 12 shot dead and rest captured: How India humiliated Pakistan in…

There is a historic story that dates back to the 1965 war when India defeated Pakistan and stopped the Pakistan Air Force from landing at the Adampur air base.

Adampur air base: During the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, one of the significant locations that was in news was the Adampur air base located in Punjab. The airbase is just 100 km from the Pakistan border and is considered the second largest base of the Indian Air Force. PM Modi recently visited the base after Pakistan falsely claimed that it had destroyed the airbase during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. However, there is a historic story that dates back to the 1965 war when India defeated Pakistan and stopped the Pakistan Air Force from landing at the Adampur air base. Here are all the details you need to know about the historic event.

How Pakistan tried to capture Adampur air base!

The story dates back to the 1965 India-Pakistan war where Pakistan tried to capture this airbase. As per a report by Aajtak, Pakistan tried to land its commandos on this airbase but due to the bravery of the locals, they were forced to retreat. As a part of the historic failure of Pakistan, the 42 commandos were caught and 12 were shot dead while one commando escaped.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Adampur air base

In a significant development after the India-Pakistan tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base on Tuesday morning and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan, as per a report covered by news agency PTI.

PM Modi said on X following the visit that India is eternally grateful to its armed forces for everything they do for our nation.

“Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation”, PM Modi has said.

(With inputs from agencies)