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At least four gunmen were killed after two teams of terrorists launched an attack on the Air Force base in Punjab's Pathankot on Saturday morning, authorities said. Two more were holed up in the administrative block of the base. After an operation to neutralise the attackers that lasted for more than 60 hours, all six terrorists have now been shot dead. Combing operations to secure the area are still on.
The encounter lasted for about 38 hours, the rest of the time went in combing operations to mainly find any live explosives: Manohar Parrikar
I congratulate soldiers for being able to push the terrorists to a corner and flesh them out: Manohar Parrikar
- The NIA has got initial leads, let them complete the investigation. They have an idea where the terrorists came from and how they entered. We can only share this much at this moment.
Combing operations could end till tomorrow or day after. But that's the call of the NIA: Defence Minister
- I would like to congratulate the soldiers as they were able to secure all national assets.
- 5 soldiers were killed which was our bad luck. All martyrs and injured will be considered as battle casualties and their families will be given all related benefits. State government have also announced compensations.
- In the investigation so far, some of the equipment used by the terrorists was made in Pakistan. We'll know more after the investigation is complete.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's Statement After Pathankot Operation Ends
- In this operation 6 terrorists have been neutralised. Two of those bodies are burnt badly. DNA confirmation will have to be done to double check.
- Combing operations are on. Explosives and high quality ammunition was used by the terrorist.
Cook Abducted By Terrorists In Pathankot Alleges He Was tortured By Police Too
Cook Madan Gopal, 61, who was in the police SUV that was hijacked by terrorists in Punjab last week, alleges that he was beaten up and tortured by the police when they questioned him after the incident.
Cook Madan Gopal, 61, who was in the police SUV that was hijacked by terrorists in Punjab last week, alleges that he was beaten up and tortured by the police when they questioned him after the incident.
I am an upright, religious person. I have done no wrong: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
No one would have raised a question had i died. It is by God's grace that i am alive: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
I was going to a Gurdwara, hence was unarmed and without security: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
They tied my hands & legs and then blindfolded me: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
Terrorists didn't know I was an SP. They were speaking in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
They had AK-47 and threatened to shoot us. I knew right away that they were terrorists. They snatched away my phones, but they didn't know i had a third phone: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
4-5 people stopped our car and abducted us: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
Final farewell to Pathankot martyr Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan Kumar
'Knew Right Away They Were Terrorists,' Says Abducted Cop
'Terrorists didn't know I was Superintendent of Police, my hands and legs were tied up,' says cop who was abducted by the terrorists who attacked the air force base.
'Terrorists didn't know I was Superintendent of Police, my hands and legs were tied up,' says cop who was abducted by the terrorists who attacked the air force base.
Unidentified body found at Pathankot air base, say sources.
Mr Gadkari warned that Pakistan would be given a "befitting reply" if it did not does not mend its ways
"We want friendship with them (Pakistan). That does not mean that we are weak. If Pakistan continues to do such acts then we will give them tit for tat (eent ka jawab patthar se denge)," he warned, in an obvious reference to the terror attack in Pathankot. He was speaking in Hyderabad.
"We want friendship with them (Pakistan). That does not mean that we are weak. If Pakistan continues to do such acts then we will give them tit for tat (eent ka jawab patthar se denge)," he warned, in an obvious reference to the terror attack in Pathankot. He was speaking in Hyderabad.
Condemning the attack, Pakistan has said it is working on leads provided by India.
"In line with Pakistan's commitment to effectively counter and eradicate terrorism, the Government is in touch with the Indian government and is working on the leads provided by it," said a press release by the foreign affairs ministry of Pakistan.
"In line with Pakistan's commitment to effectively counter and eradicate terrorism, the Government is in touch with the Indian government and is working on the leads provided by it," said a press release by the foreign affairs ministry of Pakistan.
Working on leads provided by India, committed to sustained dialogue, says Pakistan
Presence of more terrorists in Pathankot air base not ruled out, say sources. Security forces to continue the operation till the area is secured.
Terrorists were dropped on the Pakistani side of the border in two cars, say sources
Trained terrorists, suicide squads with the objective to inflict maximum damage: Arun Jaitley on Pathankot attack
- The nation mourns the death of soldiers. It is very unfortunate. The security forces were directed to minimise the casualties.
- Such operations take time because there's a likelihood of explosives planted across the area.
- The prompt action taken by our security forces to contain the terrorists at the entry saved our national assets.
Terror attack on Air Force base in Pathankot is highly condemnable. Kudos to brave soldiers for dispelling the attack & salute to martyrs.
- Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) January 2, 2016 All six terrorists who launched an attack on a key air force base in Punjab's Pathankot on Saturday morning have been killed
Latest From Air Base
- No firing or explosion heard for a few hours now
- Search on for any remaining terrorist
- NIA and security agencies have been checking around Bamiyal village - this village is on the Ugh river - possible route of infiltration
Why Have You Fallen Behind, Group 2 Of Pathankot Terrorists Asked
In an intercepted call, handlers for the terrorists are reportedly heard asking why second group of attackers had fallen behind. Investigators now say they are sure that the attackers infiltrated India together, but then split up to avoid detection.
In an intercepted call, handlers for the terrorists are reportedly heard asking why second group of attackers had fallen behind. Investigators now say they are sure that the attackers infiltrated India together, but then split up to avoid detection.
Day 3 of Pathankot operation live updates: https://t.co/ogSDB4RdGo pic.twitter.com/KI8MipcJRO
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 4, 2016 NSG Briefs Media On Attack
1) Operations for this airbase are going on smoothly.
2) All strategic assets at the air base are safe
3) Given the magnitude, operation to eliminate terrorists being done jointly by NSG and Garud.
4) Eliminated 4 terrorists, operations to eliminate 2 more possible terrorists are in the final stages
5) Area of airbase being very large, combing ops are going on simultaneously
1) Operations for this airbase are going on smoothly.
2) All strategic assets at the air base are safe
3) Given the magnitude, operation to eliminate terrorists being done jointly by NSG and Garud.
4) Eliminated 4 terrorists, operations to eliminate 2 more possible terrorists are in the final stages
5) Area of airbase being very large, combing ops are going on simultaneously
Two Terror Teams Struck Pathankot, Reveal Officials To NDTV
After saying all the terrorists who attacked the Pathankot air base near the Pakistan border were dead, officials said at least two attackers remained and vowed to kill them today to end a more than 48-hour siege.
After saying all the terrorists who attacked the Pathankot air base near the Pakistan border were dead, officials said at least two attackers remained and vowed to kill them today to end a more than 48-hour siege.
Family members in mourning as mortal remains of Garud Commando Gursewak Singh arrive in Garnala (Ambala) pic.twitter.com/e6R70Jofoc
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 4, 2016 Children pay tribute to NSG Lt Col Niranjan at Bengaluru's BEL Ground
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah at Bengaluru's BEL Ground pays tribute to NSG Lt Col Niranjan #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/QAsccXqWIR
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 4, 2016 What we know so far
- Senior police officer and his cook, abducted by terrorists a day before the attack, are being questioned by National Investigation Agency. Their version of the sequence of events is being verified on the ground
- Possibility of terrorist entering in two groups is being looked at very seriously. This had happen in last year Uri attack on an army camp.
- Border Security Force submitting report to Home Ministry on possible infiltration routes
- Operations at the air base, where terrorists had launched a pre-dawn attack on Saturday, had continued overnight.
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Heavy gunfire has been heard from inside the Pathankot air base in Punjab, where the operation against holed in terrorists entered its third day
Heavy gunfire has been heard from inside the Pathankot air base in Punjab, where the operation against holed in terrorists entered its third day
Security deployed outside Indian Air Force Base in #Pathankot (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/5GYWZLPRRS
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 4, 2016