New Delhi: In the wake of India’s precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has reportedly been relocated to a fortified bunker within the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, citing high-level sources, revealed that this move follows the Indian Air Force’s targeted strike on the strategically vital Nur Khan Airbase near Islamabad.
The relocation is being interpreted not just as a tactical decision, but also a reflection of the psychological impact India’s long-range strike capabilities have had on Pakistan’s military leadership. Sources indicated that Munir’s operational command may now be shifted to a more secure location to reduce vulnerability to future attacks.
Nur Khan Airbase, located just 10 km from Pakistan’s capital, serves as the hub of the country’s Air Mobility Command and is home to several key assets, including Saab Erieye airborne early warning systems, IL-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft, and C-130 transport planes. The Indian strike is said to have caused substantial damage—satellite imagery from China-based MIZAZVISION and India’s Kawa Space reportedly confirms the destruction of fuel trucks, structural damage to warehouses, and debris scattered along the runway. A C-130B/E aircraft was among the notable casualties.
Between May 8 and 10, the Indian Air Force carried out coordinated airstrikes on 11 Pakistani military airbases, including Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Sialkot, Pasrur, Chunian, Sargodha, Skardu, Bholari, and Jacobabad. The strikes were executed within a span of three hours, according to a statement by India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai.
The strike on Nur Khan, so close to Islamabad, has reportedly rattled the Pakistani military establishment. In response, Pakistan temporarily closed its airspace, fearing further escalation. previously reported that Pakistan’s Command and Control Authority was urgently convened following the Indian strikes—a critical development that ultimately led to the bilateral ceasefire agreement.
Security experts suggest Islamabad may now consider relocating its strategic command centres to reduce the risk of future strikes, a move that highlights the significant strategic damage inflicted by India’s Operation Sindoor.
