Panic At Pak's Kamra Airbase As India Readies Pahalgam Revenge
Fear and panic have gripped Pakistan as India prepares to launch a bold counter-operation in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Amid a red alert, the Pakistani military is on high alert, bracing for a potential revenge strike. Reports reveal night sorties conducted at Kamra Airbase, with a PAF F-16 Falcon spotted in the skies. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force conducted 'Exercise Aakraman' over a vast area, involving Rafale jets and transport aircraft, flying dangerously close to border areas. Tensions continue to escalate as both nations prepare for a possible clash.
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