India is accelerating efforts to revive the long-defunct Kailashahar airfield in Tripura, a strategic move prompted by China's involvement in upgrading the Lalmonirhat airbase in northern Bangladesh, situated less than 20 kilometers from the Indian border. This proximity to the Siliguri Corridor, a narrow stretch connecting mainland India to its northeastern states, raises concerns over potential strategic vulnerabilities.
On May 26, officials from the Airports Authority of India assessed the Kailashahar site, marking the first concrete step toward reactivating the airfield, which has been non-operational for over three decades. Historically, during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, Kailashahar served as a launchpad for the Indian Air Force and the nascent Bangladeshi resistance, with 'Kilo Flight' missions initiating from this base.
Recommissioning Kailashahar Airport aims to enhance regional connectivity and bolster logistical preparedness in this sensitive frontier region. While India has not officially commented on China's reported involvement in the Lalmonirhat airbase, the revival of Kailashahar underscores New Delhi's strategic response to evolving regional dynamics.
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