24-hour Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force equipped for air strikes like Balakot

New delhi date. 18 May 2020, Monday

Amid ongoing tensions on the border with China on one side and Pakistan on the other, Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadoria said the air force was ready 24 hours a day for an air strike like Balakot.

"The Indian Air Force is equipped 24 hours a day," he told a news channel. However, whether we carry out an air strike like Balakot or not depends on the enemy. Pakistan must be feared. We will decide when to take action.

Bhadauria made it clear that he would also have to worry about the Indian Air Force taking action against him until Pakistan stopped its terrorist attacks.

"We are watching every move from Pakistan," he said. We are monitoring Pakistan's increased air movement in POK. We are also keeping an eye on China's movements. We are also able to take action if any country manipulates on both the borders.

The Air Force is engaged in a battle against Corona. Air Force cargo planes and helicopters have flown more than 500 flights, providing much-needed assistance to each state government.

Corolla has caused a slight delay in the delivery of the Raphael planes, he said. India will now get the first four Rafale aircraft by the end of July.