Dhubri, June 15 -- The historic Rupsi Airport, once a strategic military airfield during World War II and later a neglected chapter in Assam's aviation history, may now be preparing for its most significant transformation yet.

During a Facebook Live interaction on Sunday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that the state government is exploring the possibility of developing Rupsi Airport into a major logistics hub, potentially turning it into a key centre for trade, commerce, and connectivity in western Assam.

The story of Rupsi Airport dates back to the pre-Independence era. Located in what was then part of the Bengal Province, the airport was constructed by the British during the Second World War primarily for military ...