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Civilian air operations at Rajkot and Bhuj airports in Gujarat have been temporarily suspended following precision strikes carried out earlier in the day by the Indian Armed Forces on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)
The airport, however, will remain operational around the clock for military aircraft.
The disruption comes amid heightened military activity in the region, prompting major airlines to reassess their schedules.
National carrier Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Rajkot, Bhuj, and Jamnagar, as well as several destinations in northern India, including Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, and Chandigarh, till May 10.
In a statement, the airline expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers and cited the evolving security situation as the reason behind the move.
Other airlines, including IndiGo, have also grounded flights to and from a number of northern airports, including Jodhpur, Bikaner, Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Leh, Amritsar, Jammu, and Srinagar.
While official details of the military operations remain limited, the airspace restrictions and flight cancellations underscore the broader regional implications of today’s developments.
Authorities have urged travellers to check with airlines before heading to the airport and remain alert for further updates.
Meanwhile, civil defence mock drills will be conducted across 18 districts in Gujarat on May 7 under the nationwide initiative ‘Operation Abhyas’.
These drills, organised with a focus on enhancing emergency response capabilities and public awareness, will be held at multiple locations across the state, including both Ahmedabad district and Ahmedabad city.