SRINAGAR: The Indian Air force (IAF) today agreed to vacate the airbase at Leh district in the arid Ladakh region which will be used for expansion of the civilian airport by the State Government.
This was revealed during a meeting held by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Asgar Hassan Samoon, with the officials of IAF, Airport Authority of India Limited (AII) and civil administration here.
Dr Samoon was informed that the State Government has identified land in lieu of the existing IAF airbase in Leh which will pave way for expansion of the airport for civilian use, also approved by the IAF authorities. (AGENCIES)
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