India reopens 32 airports for civilian flight operations after ceasefire with Pakistan

An Indian security force trooper keeps guard next to vehicles carrying travellers including tourists outside the airport in Srinagar, following a suspected militant attack in south Kashmir's scenic Pahalgam, April 23, 2025. - Photo: Reuters file

NEW DELHI: (Bernama-Xinhua) Indian authorities Monday (May 12) announced the reopening of 32 airports it closed down for civilian flight operations due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan, Xinhua reported.

The step was taken following a ceasefire agreement between the two countries reached on Saturday.

In a statement on Monday, the state-owned Airports Authority of India said the 32 airports that were closed for civilian aircraft operations till 0529 hours local time of May 15 are now available for operations with immediate effect.

The closure of these airports across northern and western parts of the country was announced after a military conflict that began last week between the two neighbours. - Bernama-Xinhua