PM Modi’s surprise visit to Adampur airbase silences Pakistan’s false claims about S-400 missile system damage

PTC Web Desk: In a powerful rebuttal to Pakistan’s disinformation campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unannounced visit to the Adampur airbase in Punjab on Tuesday. A striking image from his visit—showing the Prime Minister waving to Indian Air Force personnel with a MiG-29 jet and an intact S-400 air defence system in the background—quickly went viral, delivering a clear message: Pakistan's claims were false.

The visit came just a day after PM Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating that India had "paused" its counter-offensive on terror camps and military targets across the border, signaling that action could resume at any time.

Clear message to Pakistan: S-400 is safe, Adampur is secure

Pakistan had earlier alleged that its JF-17 fighter jets had successfully destroyed the advanced Russian-made S-400 Triumf system, dubbed as India’s “Sudarshan Chakra,” at Adampur following India's recent Operation Sindoor. However, the high-resolution visuals from PM Modi’s visit discredited these allegations entirely.

PM Modi’s presence at the site—India's second-largest airbase—and the visible, undamaged state of the S-400 system, not only exposed Pakistan’s false narrative but also highlighted the Indian government’s firm resolve to stand by its defence forces during escalating border tensions.

During his early morning visit, the Prime Minister personally interacted with the air force personnel stationed at the base. Sharing the experience on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi posted:

“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.”

His message resonated across the nation, reinforcing public trust in the armed forces and their ability to defend India's borders from any threat—be it physical or digital.

Last week, Pakistan had launched a multi-pronged offensive, including missile and drone attacks, on Adampur following India’s Operation Sindoor. However, India’s air defence systems, including the S-400, efficiently neutralised all incoming threats, causing no significant damage to the base.

In response, Pakistan released what it claimed was a satellite image of a destroyed S-400—a vague, unverified patch of terrain with no craters, debris, or destroyed equipment. Social media users and military analysts were quick to call out the fabrication, citing the lack of any tangible evidence of destruction.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar posted: “PM Modi walks into Adampur airbase, the very site Pakistan falsely claimed was 'destroyed'. Just the Prime Minister standing tall with our heroes – reality silencing propaganda.”

Another user on X commented: “The propaganda by Pakistan that they managed to damage the S-400 site in Adampur goes down the drain.”

The Adampur Airbase, located about 100 km from the Pakistan border, has long held strategic value. During the 1965 Indo-Pak war, it was a primary target of Pakistani forces but remained impenetrable. The airbase has hosted critical aircraft such as the Su-7, MiG-21, and now the MiG-29, and plays a crucial role in India’s northern air defence network.

It also houses significant missile systems and radar installations, making it one of the most fortified and vital airbases in the country.