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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.
Jan 05, 2016 17:00 (IST)
Jan 05, 2016 16:30 (IST)
The encounter lasted for about 38 hours, the rest of the time went in combing operations to mainly find any live explosives: Manohar Parrikar
Jan 05, 2016 16:26 (IST)
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.
Jan 05, 2016 16:19 (IST)
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.
Jan 05, 2016 16:14 (IST)
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.
Jan 05, 2016 16:03 (IST)
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.
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Jan 05, 2016 11:44 (IST)
I am an upright, religious person. I have done no wrong: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
Jan 05, 2016 11:42 (IST)
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
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Jan 05, 2016 11:32 (IST)
I was going to a Gurdwara, hence was unarmed and without security: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
Jan 05, 2016 11:32 (IST)
They tied my hands & legs and then blindfolded me: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
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Jan 05, 2016 11:31 (IST)
Terrorists didn't know I was an SP. They were speaking in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
Jan 05, 2016 11:30 (IST)
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
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Jan 05, 2016 11:30 (IST)
4-5 people stopped our car and abducted us: Punjab police officer Salwinder Singh
Jan 05, 2016 11:15 (IST)
Final farewell to Pathankot martyr Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan Kumar
Jan 05, 2016 10:23 (IST)
'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.
Jan 05, 2016 10:02 (IST)
Unidentified body found at Pathankot air base, say sources.
Jan 04, 2016 23:32 (IST)
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.
Jan 04, 2016 23:30 (IST)
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.
Jan 04, 2016 22:04 (IST)
Working on leads provided by India, committed to sustained dialogue, says Pakistan
Jan 04, 2016 19:02 (IST)
Presence of more terrorists in Pathankot air base not ruled out, say sources. Security forces to continue the operation till the area is secured.
Jan 04, 2016 18:36 (IST)
Terrorists were dropped on the Pakistani side of the border in two cars, say sources
Jan 04, 2016 18:02 (IST)
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.
Jan 04, 2016 17:58 (IST)
Jan 04, 2016 16:21 (IST)
All six terrorists who launched an attack on a key air force base in Punjab's Pathankot on Saturday morning have been killed
Jan 04, 2016 15:00 (IST)
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
Jan 04, 2016 14:53 (IST)
Jan 04, 2016 13:27 (IST)
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.
Jan 04, 2016 13:18 (IST)
Jan 04, 2016 12:19 (IST)
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
Jan 04, 2016 11:01 (IST)
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.
Jan 04, 2016 10:46 (IST)
Jan 04, 2016 09:57 (IST)
Children pay tribute to NSG Lt Col Niranjan at Bengaluru's BEL Ground
Jan 04, 2016 09:47 (IST)
Jan 04, 2016 09:45 (IST)
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.
Jan 04, 2016 09:05 (IST)
JUST IN
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
Jan 04, 2016 08:36 (IST)
Jan 04, 2016 08:34 (IST)
Mortal remains of NSG Lt Col Niranjan brought to his Bengaluru residence.
Jan 03, 2016 22:29 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 22:04 (IST)
With nightfall, guns fall silent at Pathankot
After 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 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.
Jan 03, 2016 21:39 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 21:33 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 21:27 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 21:01 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 20:45 (IST)
'He always wanted to join the Army,' Lieutenant Colonel of the National Security Guard Niranjan Kumar's father tells news agency ANI.
Jan 03, 2016 20:40 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 20:28 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 20:13 (IST)
Intermittent firing still on at Pathankot Air Base
Jan 03, 2016 18:42 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 18:04 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 17:37 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 17:29 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 17:25 (IST)
Air Marshal Anil Khosla on the Pathankot attacks:
- 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
Jan 03, 2016 17:11 (IST)
Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi is addressing the media on the Pathankot terror attack.
Here are the highlights:
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
Jan 03, 2016 16:48 (IST)
- Fresh explosion heard inside Pathankot air base
- Mopping operations to continue till tomorrow
Jan 03, 2016 16:27 (IST)
'If not for intelligence reports, Pathankot attack could have been more severe': Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Jan 03, 2016 16:07 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 15:57 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 15:33 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 15:32 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 15:28 (IST)
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One more terrorist killed inside Pathankot air base. 4 were killed yesterday
One more terrorist killed inside Pathankot air base. 4 were killed yesterday
Jan 03, 2016 15:14 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 14:41 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 14:25 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 14:21 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 14:20 (IST)
Security outside Indian Air Force Base
Jan 03, 2016 14:06 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 14:05 (IST)
Reports of fresh firing at the air force base in Pathankot
Jan 03, 2016 13:06 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 12:37 (IST)
A National Security Guard Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan E Kumar injured in yesterday's attack dies of injuries. Number of deaths rises to 7
Jan 03, 2016 11:32 (IST)
3 soldiers injured in Pathankot terror attack die in hospital, number of deaths rises to 6
Jan 03, 2016 09:58 (IST)
Fresh explosion
Most likely explosives left behind by terrorist are being neutralized and defused as combing operation continues
Most likely explosives left behind by terrorist are being neutralized and defused as combing operation continues
Jan 03, 2016 09:57 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 09:47 (IST)
National Investigation Agency to take over investigation of Pathankot attack
Jan 03, 2016 08:32 (IST)
Jan 03, 2016 08:31 (IST)
24-hours After
The 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.
The 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.
Jan 03, 2016 01:19 (IST)
Subedar 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.
Jan 03, 2016 00:19 (IST)
After 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.
Jan 02, 2016 22:34 (IST)
Rajnath Singh withdraws tweet on terrorists killed
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.
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.
Jan 02, 2016 21:28 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 21:27 (IST)
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Jan 02, 2016 19:55 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 19:43 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 19:22 (IST)
Proud of our jawans, says PM Modi
Jan 02, 2016 19:10 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 18:43 (IST)
Combing operations are on and amid fear of booby traps, the bodies are likely to be recovered by the morning, reports NDTV's Vishnu Som.
Jan 02, 2016 18:37 (IST)
Two more terrorists have been likely killed in the security operation after the Pathankot terror attack. Their bodies are yet to be found, sources have told NDTV.
Jan 02, 2016 18:32 (IST)
The 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.
Jan 02, 2016 17:55 (IST)
The attack on Pathankot Indian Air Force base this morning is the second terror strike in Punjab in six months.
Jan 02, 2016 17:30 (IST)
Terrorists plan foiled, says Air Force
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.
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.
Jan 02, 2016 17:18 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 16:04 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 16:01 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 15:50 (IST)
Dastardly terrorist attack at Pathankot deserves condemnation in harshest terms. Peace loving India can never be cowed down by such acts, tweets Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Jan 02, 2016 15:43 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 15:43 (IST)
High level meeting between Army Chief, IAF Chief,Navy Chief, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Defence Minster Manohar Parrikar begins at South Block.
Jan 02, 2016 15:39 (IST)
From NIA team at the spot
Entire 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
Entire 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
Jan 02, 2016 15:38 (IST)
The army has expanded the search area in Pathankot under the assumption that the surviving terrorists had escaped, sources said.
Jan 02, 2016 15:00 (IST)
Pakistan Foreign Ministry Issues Statement
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
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
Jan 02, 2016 14:30 (IST)
No gunshots heard for over one hour now
Jan 02, 2016 14:29 (IST)
Security tightened in Mumbai after Pathankot attack
Jan 02, 2016 14:11 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 13:45 (IST)
Elements who can't stand peace carry out such attacks from time to time-Jitendra Singh,Union Minister
Jan 02, 2016 13:44 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 13:42 (IST)
Political Parties Stand United
1) 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
1) 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
Jan 02, 2016 13:41 (IST)
Damage could have been bigger but just because of timely alert we were able to contain them- Parkash Singh Badal, Punjab CM
Jan 02, 2016 11:52 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 11:50 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 11:49 (IST)
According to reports from news agency ANI, 2 loud explosions heard from inside the Air Force Base in Pathankot. No official confirmation yet.
Jan 02, 2016 11:46 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 11:42 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 11:41 (IST)
Fresh firing reported in Pathankot during combing operation, more terrorists suspected to be hiding: Defence sources tell news agency PTI
Jan 02, 2016 11:40 (IST)
National Investigation Agency team reaches Pathankot.
Jan 02, 2016 11:34 (IST)
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today that India will not tolerate any aggression or terror attack and will give a "befitting response".
Jan 02, 2016 10:43 (IST)
I am happy that our forces gave a befitting response in Punjab, I am proud of them. The nation is proud of our security and armed forces: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Jan 02, 2016 10:40 (IST)
Pakistan is our neighbour and we want peace, but any terrorist attack on India will get a befitting response: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Jan 02, 2016 10:40 (IST)
Any aggression towards us will receive a befitting reply from our side: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Pathankot terror attack.
Jan 02, 2016 10:29 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 10:28 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 10:26 (IST)
Security 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.
Jan 02, 2016 10:01 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 09:59 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 09:40 (IST)
The area has not been sanitised yet, combing operation continues, says Punjab Police ADGP (Law and Order) HS Dhillon.
Jan 02, 2016 09:40 (IST)
Reports coming in from news agency Press Trust of India that the gun-battle with terrorists at Punjab's Pathankot Air Force base has ended.
Jan 02, 2016 09:34 (IST)
The 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.
Jan 02, 2016 09:15 (IST)
According to reports, Pathankot-Jammu highway has been sealed, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir are on high alert.
Jan 02, 2016 09:08 (IST)
At 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.
Jan 02, 2016 09:02 (IST)
Additional security forces reach Pathankot Air Force Station, where terrorists are holed up in a building.
Jan 02, 2016 09:00 (IST)
High Security in Pathankot: Choppers involved in the operation at Air Force Station
Jan 02, 2016 08:50 (IST)
Update from Pathankot: 4 terrorists killed, 2 security personnel martyred in gun-battle at the Air Force base in Pathankot.
Jan 02, 2016 08:40 (IST)
Jan 02, 2016 08:34 (IST)
Security deployed outside the Pathankot Air Force Base.
Jan 02, 2016 08:24 (IST)
Update from Pathankot:
Jan 02, 2016 08:19 (IST)
Pathankot and surrounding areas have been put under high alert, and security has been tightened across Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.
Jan 02, 2016 08:15 (IST)
According to official sources, Intelligence officials picked up inputs and alerted the military about the attack after calls were reportedly made by the terrorists to Pakistan.
Jan 02, 2016 08:12 (IST)
The Jammu-Pathankot highway is strategically important for the Armed Forces, with a number of key Army and Air Force bases along the highway.
Jan 02, 2016 08:10 (IST)
According to official sources, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a high-level briefing with senior military officials after intelligence inputs had alerted security forces of a possible terror attack in Pathankot on Friday.
Jan 02, 2016 08:05 (IST)
At least 6 terrorists launched the attack, out of whom 2 have been killed by security forces. 4 terrorists are still holed up inside a building. Gunfire is being heard from inside the air base and reports suggest the terrorists have been contained in a non-operational area of the facility.
Jan 02, 2016 08:02 (IST)
According to reports, the terrorists entered the Pathankot Air Base wearing military uniform, used official vehicle.
Jan 02, 2016 07:57 (IST)
The attack comes within six months of the Gurdaspur terrorist strike where three terrorists equipped with grenades and AK-47s, opened fire in Dinanagar killing three civilians. This is the second terror attack in Punjab in the last 6 months.
Jan 02, 2016 07:55 (IST)
The strike is being suspected to have been launched by the terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed who wanted to damage military assets in the area officials said.
Jan 02, 2016 07:52 (IST)
According to official sources, intelligence inputs had alerted security forces of a possible terror attack on Friday following which the security had been increased in the area.
Jan 02, 2016 07:50 (IST)
The National Security Guard or the NSG has been called in, authorities said. Helicopters have also dispatched to the area for assistance in operation.
Jan 02, 2016 07:46 (IST)
The technical area where MiG 29 fighter aircraft and helicopters are kept is safe, officials said.
Jan 02, 2016 07:44 (IST)
The gunfire started at around 3:30 am, authorities said, adding that an official car was used to launch the attack. The incident is being seen as connected to the hijacking of a police car a day ago.
Jan 02, 2016 07:42 (IST)
At least six terrorists launched an attack on the Indian Air Force base in Punjab's Pathankot on Saturday morning, authorities said. Two of the terrorists have been killed.
