Air India on Wednesday confirmed that two of its international flights bound for Amritsar have been diverted to Delhi. The move comes amid widespread disruptions in air traffic after India launched a military operation against terror camps in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, codenamed “Operation Sindoor.” Budget carriers IndiGo and SpiceJet have issued advisories warning of possible delays and cancellations for flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala and Bikaner.
International carriers have also been affected as Qatar Airways announced the temporary suspension of flights to Pakistan due to the closure of Pakistani airspace and said “it continues to prioritise the safety of passengers and crew.”
Operation Sindoor began early Wednesday morning as a precision military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. The strike focused on nine terror‑linked sites and specifically avoided Pakistani military installations. The action follows a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, when 26 civilians—25 Indians and one Nepali citizen—were killed by Pakistan‑backed militants.
IndiGo and SpiceJet advisories list the same set of North Indian airports facing possible disruptions, and Delhi Airport issued a travel alert urging passengers to check the status of their flights before departure. Air India and other domestic carriers have made similar warnings. Qatar Airways, monitoring the situation closely, suspended its Pakistan services until the airspace reopens.
In a statement, the Indian Army said, “These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered. We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable.”
On April 22, militants ambushed a civilian convoy in Pahalgam, killing 26 tourists. The strike prompted India’s leadership to authorise Operation Sindoor, aiming to dismantle camps used to plan and direct cross‑border attacks.
International carriers have also been affected as Qatar Airways announced the temporary suspension of flights to Pakistan due to the closure of Pakistani airspace and said “it continues to prioritise the safety of passengers and crew.”
Operation Sindoor began early Wednesday morning as a precision military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. The strike focused on nine terror‑linked sites and specifically avoided Pakistani military installations. The action follows a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, when 26 civilians—25 Indians and one Nepali citizen—were killed by Pakistan‑backed militants.
IndiGo and SpiceJet advisories list the same set of North Indian airports facing possible disruptions, and Delhi Airport issued a travel alert urging passengers to check the status of their flights before departure. Air India and other domestic carriers have made similar warnings. Qatar Airways, monitoring the situation closely, suspended its Pakistan services until the airspace reopens.
In a statement, the Indian Army said, “These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered. We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable.”
On April 22, militants ambushed a civilian convoy in Pahalgam, killing 26 tourists. The strike prompted India’s leadership to authorise Operation Sindoor, aiming to dismantle camps used to plan and direct cross‑border attacks.
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