IAF jets carry out operations from civil airfields of Guwahati, Kolkata & Andal

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Thursday flew MiG-29UPG multi-role aircraft solo sortie from one of the frontline fighter bases of India, and reviewed the operational preparedness of a base in Western Air Command.

The Air Chief also reviewed the operational preparedness of a base in Western Air Command (WAC). The exact location of the MiG 29 sortie, and the WAC base has not been revealed due to security reasons.

In an X post, the IAF shared the images and videos of the widespread blaze in the areas and the efforts to douse the flames with the Mi-17 V5 helicopter.

"The important factor here is that the government of India has taken no creative steps in bringing back the people who are stranded in those places. They have not ensured the safety of the Indians who are living abroad, especially in the West Asia and Middle-Eastern countries, where they are suffering a huge crisis. We are very much concerned for the people who live for their livelihood in these countries," Eden said, urging a parliamentary debate on the issue.

Responding to media queries at Karnataka Bhawan in the national capital, Shivakumar said, "I'll have to meet our high command leaders...I cannot say openly who I will meet in Delhi."