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DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand saw increased air activity by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at two civilian airstrips in the state this week. Therefore, these measures assume significance in the state because in case there is war-like situation, IAF will play a significant role. Even though Uttarkahand has areas close to the border, there are currently no airfields where fighter aircraft can be landed. On two consecutive days, Monday and Tuesday, a detachment of two Su-30 MKI aircrafts — regarded as among the best fighter planes that IAF has — flew from Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. Notably, purported incursions by Chinese soldiers have been reported time and again from Barahoti area of Chamoli district since the past few summers..