Guwahati, Assam – Air Marshal Surat Singh, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Eastern Air Command, held a significant meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, May 9th. The meeting occurred against the backdrop of escalating military conflict between India and Pakistan.
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) confirmed the interaction through a post on X, stating that Air Marshal Singh paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan. The CMO further noted that the two dignitaries engaged in discussions on matters of considerable importance, though specific details of their conversation were not immediately disclosed.
This high-level meeting gains prominence considering the ongoing hostilities between the two neighboring nations. The recent Pahalgam terror attack, followed by India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor and subsequent cross-border attacks from Pakistan, have significantly heightened tensions and military activity.
Adding to the sense of urgency, authorities earlier today announced the closure of thirty-two airports across northern and western India to civilian air traffic until May 15th. This precautionary measure, affecting key locations such as Srinagar and Amritsar, underscores the severity of the prevailing security situation following India’s strikes on terror camps on May 7th and Pakistan’s continued shelling of border regions.