New Delhi: In the wake of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, security measures have also been enhanced at airports.
Around 27 airports in various parts of the country are closed in the wake of Operation Sindoor, under which armed forces carried out strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that had killed at least 26 people last month.
A total of 66 domestic departures and 63 arrivals, as well as 5 international departures and 4 arrivals, were cancelled between 5 am and 2 pm on Friday, the source said.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), which is the country’s largest and busiest airport.
DIAL also advised passengers to be prepared for additional time at security checkpoints and cooperate with airline and security staff for smooth processing.