NEW DELHI: Amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan,
Indian Air Force (IAF) shooters who are part of the Indian team at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in the capital have been summoned by the Air Force.
Rifle shooters
Ravi Kumar and
Deepak Kumar have been asked to report on Wednesday afternoon.
"I have got information that my boss has called me today at 2 pm. He will instruct me, based on the current situation, because Pakistan have threatened retaliation," Ravi Kumar said at the
Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range
in the Indian capital.
"Already all of my (IAF) colleagues are on duty, only Deepak and I are out. The whole Air Force is on alert. They have called us, only for instructions as of now, as per the protocol we have to follow even when not on duty in the current situation. Even if we enter the Air Force Station now, there will be thorough checking," the 29-year-old Ravi added.
Both Ravi and Deepak are employed as ground staff with the Indian Air Force.
"I am part of the ground staff, also Deepak. I am not a pilot, but if required, even I will go (to the war front). Shooting is secondary. If we are needed for the country anytime, we will go," Ravi said.
Both Indian shooters took part in the men's and mixed team 10m air rifle events at the ongoing shooting world cup, but failed to reach the final of the two events.
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