- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
'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.
"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.
"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.
- 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- 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
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, 20161) 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
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
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- 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.
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
Every evidence that shows state support in nature of such acts must be used to bring pol embarrassment internationally upon Pak: AM Singhvi
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016After intermittent firing and occasional sounds of explosion since 3 pm on Sunday, guns have fallen silent at the Pathankot air force station, reports NDTV's Sudhi Ranjan Sen.
Active operations seem to have been wrapped up for the day with at least one more terrorist killed during the day. Four were killed yesterday.
Authorities however are yet to confirm the death of any terrorists today, waiting for the bodies to be recovered.
Extreme caution needs to be exercised in removing the bodies amid concerns of booby traps and explosives. Indian forces don't want to take undue risks and seem to be in favour of wrapping up operations in daylight tomorrow, sources say.
After the ops is over, there must be a operational review of a nitty-gritty kind: AM Singhvi, Cong #Pathankot
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016
We all wish our brave jawans the best: Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Congress #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/qE2XvZbEPo
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016
We will not forget the supreme sacrifice of Lt Col. Niranjan and other jawans who lost their lives while fighting terrorists at #Pathankot
- Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 3, 2016Immediately on landing in Delhi, PM @narendramodi is chairing a high level meeting with the NSA, Foreign Secretary & other officials.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2016
Feeling sad but extremely proud of Lt Col Niranjan and other soldiers who laid down their lives at Pathankot
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 3, 2016Operation now nears completion: AOC Pathankot Air Force Station JS Dhamoon pic.twitter.com/DgPbstdsky
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 3, 2016
- At night operations slowed down and the area was cordoned off
- In the morning, we realised two more terrorists are there
- The operation is at a mature state but confirmation on the number of casualties only after recovering bodies
Here are the highlights:
- Intelligence, Air Force was alerted after attack on SP
- Due to surveillance and alert they were unable to move to the technical area - their target
- They were contained in a non-operational area and surrounded and combing operations were started
- Six terrorists neutralised at Pathankot air base
- Fresh explosion heard inside Pathankot air base
- Mopping operations to continue till tomorrow
They should increase deployment in this fencing area, for this is the second/third time such incident has happened in Punjab-Dy CM Punjab
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016Latest updates on terror attack at Pathankot Air Base https://t.co/ogSDB4RdGo pic.twitter.com/5sM9vZ5Vel
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 3, 2016Deeply saddened about the loss of Lt Colonel #NiranjanKumar. Sharing the grief of family.
- Oommen Chandy (@Oommen_Chandy) January 3, 2016
One more terrorist killed inside Pathankot air base. 4 were killed yesterday
.@ndtv is not broadcasting any details or live information that could jeopardise the operations at Pathankot.
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 3, 2016
Security tightened, Delhi on high alert after terror attack on Indian Air force base in #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/9EO4T1fC4n
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016
Pained to know about the demise of Lt. Col. Niranjan of NSG during mopping out operations at Pathankot. The nation salutes his sacrifice
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) January 3, 2016
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on #Pathankot terror attack.
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016Pained to know about demise of Lt. Col. Niranjan of NSG during mopping out ops at Pathankot, nation salutes his sacrifice: HM Rajnath Singh
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016Most likely explosives left behind by terrorist are being neutralized and defused as combing operation continues
National Security Guard (NSG) reaches Indian Air Force base in #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/fbuRMLDq2k
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016Gurdaspur (Punjab): Family members mourn death of IAF jawan Fateh Singh who lost his life in #Pathankot attack. pic.twitter.com/MjVzWZPa7E
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016The Operation Continues: Four terrorists have been killed, however, the operation to sanitise the air base continues. As per the reports three security personnel have died, but the number of deaths could go higher, sources told NDTV.
Read: Commonwealth Gold Medalist Fateh Singh Dies In Pathankot AttackSubedar Fateh Singh, a 51-year-old Army man who lost his life during combing operations at Indian Air Force (IAF) base near Punjab's Pathankot town on Saturday, had won a gold and a silver medal at the first Commonwealth Shooting Championships held in Delhi in 1995.
Read: India's Military Response At Pathankot Included Rockets: 10 PointsAfter intelligence reports of an imminent terror attack on Pathankot Air Force base, a team of the National Security Guard's Black Cat Commandos was deployed at the air base.
Uncertainty prevailed on Saturday night on the number of terrorists killed in the attack on the Pathankot air base, with Home Minister Rajnath Singh withdrawing a tweet putting the number at five. Read here.
I salute the brave martyrs for making the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our Motherland. 2/2
- Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) January 2, 2016I compliment the security forces for swift and effective response. 1/2
- Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) January 2, 2016President Pranab Mukherjee condemns Pathankot attack pic.twitter.com/nbcpJkx4Vh
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 2, 2016RM on Pathankot operations - My tributes to those martyred thwarting cowardly attack on Pathankot Air Base.(1/2)
- DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) January 2, 2016RM on Pathankot Ops - I compliment security forces for swift and effective response. (2/2).
- DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) January 2, 2016Army vehicles coming out of Indian Air Force base in #Pathankot (visuals deferred by unspecified time). pic.twitter.com/ppucRB3vUc
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016Lead story now on https://t.co/Fbzw6mR9Q5: https://t.co/B8NBmcDHap pic.twitter.com/rvpFaAvBdn
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 2, 2016Proud of our Jawans and security forces: PM @narendramodi in Mysuru
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 2, 2016Enemies of humanity who can't see India progress, such elements attacked in Pathankot but our security forces did not let them succeed: PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 2, 2016I congratulate our armed forces and other security forces on successfully neutralising all the five terrorists in 'Pathankot Operation'.
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) January 2, 2016The nation is proud of its brave security forces who have always rose to the occasion. I salute our forces on successful operation in P'kot
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) January 2, 2016We have also lost security personnel in Pathankot attack. My heartfelt condolences to their families.We can never forget their sacrifice.
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) January 2, 2016
Read: With Thermal Imaging, Air Force Detected Pathankot Terrorists In Pitch DarkThe terrorists who infiltrated the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot after 3 am in pitch-dark conditions were first detected by either Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or Mi-35 attack helicopters.
Read: Before Pathankot, The Major Terror Attacks In Punjab Over Last 15 YearsThe attack on Pathankot Indian Air Force base this morning is the second terror strike in Punjab in six months.
Due to effective preparation and coordinated efforts by all security agencies terrorists were detected by aerial surveillance, Indian Air Force said in a statement.
Intelligence inputs had been available of a likely attempt by terrorists to infiltrate into the military installation in Pathankot area, the statement said.
The likely plan of the terrorists to destroy valuable assets of the Air Force has been foiled. Currently the operation is going on, it added.
Sorry to hear about the deaths of our brave security force personnel in the #PathankotAttack. Prayers for the deceased & their families. RIP
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) January 2, 2016
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, 2016Our Central agencies are working in coordination with Punjab Police-Kiren Rijiju,MoS,Home on #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/TdaZhuwszp
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016Dastardly terrorist attack at Pathankot deserves condemnation in harshest terms. Peace loving India can never be cowed down by such acts.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) January 2, 2016IAF chief Arup Raha, Navy Chief Robin Dhowan and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar arrive at South Block #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/qVIx1xq6jk
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016Entire air base has now been sanitised but no trace of the 5 th terrorist
Attack helicopters doing reconnaissance sorties over the airforce station
Security stepped up in other Airforce bases in Jammu, Awantipur Srinagar and Udhampur
The army has expanded the search area in Pathankot under the assumption that the surviving terrorists had escaped, sources said.
Pakistan condemns terrorist incident in Pathankot in which many precious lives have been lost
Pakistan remains committed to partner with India and other countries in the region to eradicate menace of terror
On #PathankotAttack : Operations continuing, immediate focus on resolving situation - premature to say anything more at this point
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 2, 2016Strongly condemn terrorist attack on Pathankot AirForce Base.My deepest condolences to families of the brave soldiers martyred in the attack
- Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 2, 20161) We are with the Government in the fight against terrorism, we all must fight together: Ahmed Patel, Congress
2) Not right to question foreign policy right now, stand with our soldiers in this fight- RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
3) Terrorists can't tolerate India-Pakistan dialogue,this is in reaction to that-Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh
4) It is a clear attempt by rogue elements in Pakistan to
subvert and sabotage the peace process between the two
countries (India and Pakistan) which must not be allowed at
any cost- former Punjab Chief Minister Amrinder Singh
SWAT team at #Pathankot attack site, combing operations underway (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/ojOOT9xjpF
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016#Pathankot update: 2 loud explosions heard from inside IAF base where search for 5th terrorist is underway
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016SWAT team at #Pathankot attack site; combing operations underway (pictures deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/fFG4b6tCye
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016SWAT team at #Pathankot attack site; combing operations underway (pictures deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/HRwOiOShPC
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016
Want Peace With Neighbours, But Will Give Befitting Reply To Terror Attacks: Rajnath SinghHome Minister Rajnath Singh said today that India will not tolerate any aggression or terror attack and will give a "befitting response".
Sad that this happened after some efforts were made to restore peace with Pakistan: Amarinder Singh on #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/sM0MoXfTrE
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to hold a high level meeting on #Pathankot attack with security officials in the evening.
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016
Security Stepped Up In Delhi After Terrorists Attack Air For Base In Punjab's PathankotSecurity was stepped up in the national capital today in the wake of the terrorist attack at an Air Force Base in Pathankot that left four terrorists killed and two Air Force personnel martyred. Security has been significantly heightened at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations in the city.
Matter of serious concern, we urge PM Modi to take up the matter with Pakistan-RS Surjewala (Congress) #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/5pPURB2WLA
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016#Pathankot update: Terrorists had infiltrated into India 3 days ago, sources say they are from Bahawalpur in Pakistan
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016Gunbattle between terrorists and security forces ends: Punjab Police ADGP (Law and Order) H S Dhillon.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 2, 2016
'First Challenge To PM's Pakistan Gambit': Omar Abdullah After Punjab AttackThe terror attack in Punjab is "the first major challenge to PM (Narendra) Modi's bold Pakistan gambit," tweeted former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah soon after terrorists stormed the Pathankot air force base early on Saturday morning.
4 Terrorists, 2 Soldiers Killed In Terror Attack At Air Base In Punjab: 10 DevelopmentsAt least six terrorists attacked an air force base in Punjab's Pathankot district on Saturday morning. Four terrorists have been killed and two security personnel have been martyred in the ensuing gunbattle.
Helicopters also dispatched to the area for assistance in operation: DIG (Border) Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh to ANI on #Pathankot attack
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2016
