According to India Today, closed airports include the regions of Jamu, Rajastão and Caxemira, recently the target of Pakistani attacks
The Civil Aviation Ministry of India has announced the extension of the closure of 24 airports near the western border of the country until May 15, according to the magazine India Today. The interruption of operations occurs amid increased tensions and the exchange of fire with Pakistan.
According to India Todayclosed airports include the regions of Jamu, Rajastão and Caxemira, recently targeted by Pakistani attacks, as well as five other territories of the country: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigar, Ladac and Gujarate.
Several airlines canceled hundreds of flights and asked passengers to reshape tickets or ask for a refund.
“Although Indian defense systems have intercepted the attacks so far, security is being expanded in the aviation sector,” said Indiana magazine.
Authorities and civilians interviewed by Associated Press They reported that Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy gusts of grenades and gunfire at the Caixemira border during Friday night (local time), at the previously observed level. The attacks killed at least five civilians.
