New Delhi: The central government has decided to reopen 32 airports that were closed since May 9 due to heavy tension and attacks near the India-Pakistan border. These included drone and missile strikes after the tragic killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam by Pakistan-backed terrorists.
A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued on Monday to start the reopening process.
List of Airports Affected
Some of the major airports to reopen are:
Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Ludhiana, Bhuj, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Porbandar, Shimla, and more. These airports are near the border and were closed for safety.
Ceasefire Is Holding, But Caution Remains
The government said the ceasefire is working and no attacks were reported Sunday night. The calm has helped make the decision to reopen airports. However, officials are still being careful.
PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with top military leaders to review the situation. The government wants to ensure full safety before full flight operations resume.
Delhi Airport Running, But With Delays
Delhi International Airport is open and working smoothly, but travelers may face some delays and longer security checks. Extra security is in place.
Passengers are told to:
- Check their flight status regularly
- Arrive early for flights
- Follow rules on baggage and check-ins
Operation Sindoor and Path to Peace
India carried out “Operation Sindoor” in reply to the Pahalgam massacre. With the current peace holding, authorities are slowly bringing things back to normal.
The return of flights is a step toward normal life and restoring travel in the affected regions.
