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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 05, 2016, 18:55:20 IST
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Terror attack at Pathankot Air Force station
Search and combing operations are under way at the IAF base in Pathankot. Stay with us for live updates and news.
18:55 (IST) Jan 05
A slip that was recovered from the car pointed towards the involvement of Jaish-e-Mohammad. However, confirmation on their definitive involvement is still awaited
Punjab DGP Suresh Arora
18:51 (IST) Jan 05
We have decided to post one AIG counter intelligence unit in Pathankot and install CCTV network, Punjab DGP Suresh Arora says
18:50 (IST) Jan 05
Punjab Police was stationed inside the airbase in #Pathankot- Punjab DGP Suresh Arora pic.twitter.com/GtLXLaZppn — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
18:50 (IST) Jan 05
Seeing is believing, what we saw was highest standard of professionalism from Defence forces
Punjab DGP Suresh Arora
18:49 (IST) Jan 05
Punjab Police denies any lapse in security leading to the entry of the terrorist in the air base
18:48 (IST) Jan 05
There was no delay in corraborating details with other agencies, says Punjab Police
18:46 (IST) Jan 05
This is only case where NSG was deployed even before the operation had begun: Punjab Police
16:39 (IST) Jan 05
BSF has already been asked to give details of areas from where terrorists could have entered: Manohar Parrikar
16:39 (IST) Jan 05
I see some security releated gaps that will be cleared after the investigation
Defence Minister
16:38 (IST) Jan 05
Soldiers killed in the attack will get 'battle casualty status' and all its benefits
Manohar Parrikar
16:33 (IST) Jan 05
6 terrorists have been neutralized in this operation.Combing operations underway for safety purpose-Manohar Parrikar pic.twitter.com/9jAibApUVB — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
16:32 (IST) Jan 05
Six terrorists have been neutralised: Defence minister on Pathankot attack
16:32 (IST) Jan 05
6 terrorists have been neutralized in this operation.Combing operations underway for safety purpose-Manohar Parrikar pic.twitter.com/9jAibApUVB — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
16:29 (IST) Jan 05
Encounter lasted 28 hours. It began when the Garud commandos were brought in. Combing operations continue longer to prevent any sort of stray booby-trap going off: Manohar Parrikar
16:26 (IST) Jan 05
All bases are being audited from the security angle
Manohar Parrikar
16:25 (IST) Jan 05
All information regarding the operation and investigation can't be divulged at this point of time. NIA has already undertaken the investigation, says Manohar Parrikar
16:24 (IST) Jan 05
My question is how did the terrorists manage to get inside the air base, let us wait for the investigation to conclude: Manohar Parrikar
16:23 (IST) Jan 05
It is a complicated operation, the Army and the Air Force personnel are responsible for the security of the air base
Manohar Parrikar
16:21 (IST) Jan 05
There are indications that some of the materials recovered from the terrorists are made in Pakistan: Manohar Parrikar on Pathankot attack
16:19 (IST) Jan 05
Combing operations to be completed by tomorrow, says Manohar Parrikar
16:18 (IST) Jan 05
We have lost one personnel in a booby trap, we are not loosing any more
Manohar Parrikar
16:16 (IST) Jan 05
Explosives used by the terrorists were of high quality
Manohar Parrikar
13:18 (IST) Jan 05
Congress' statement shows its irresponsible behaviour: MA Naqvi
13:18 (IST) Jan 05
United to fight against terrorism: MA Naqvi
12:58 (IST) Jan 05
Palakkad (Kerala): Last rites ceremony of NSG Lt Col Niranjan Kumar who lost his life in #Pathankot terror attack pic.twitter.com/sXYus3nYBe — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
12:16 (IST) Jan 05
MHA asks Punjab government to submit report on Pathankot attack
11:39 (IST) Jan 05
After cancellation of NSA level talks in August, what was the understanding reached between NSA's Ajit Doval & his Pak counterpart in Bangkok: Anand Sharma
11:36 (IST) Jan 05
#PathankotAttack was not only a terror attack & attack on humanity.It was an attack on India- Anand Sharma, Congress pic.twitter.com/mi6NNYQegO — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
11:35 (IST) Jan 05
We urge PM Modi to take nation into confidence and consult leadership of principal opposition parties<br/>
Anand Sharma, Congress
11:30 (IST) Jan 05
#PathankotAttack is an attack on the nation, the new year started with a sense of pain-Anand Sharma,Congress pic.twitter.com/4QDlb38tTo — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
11:21 (IST) Jan 05
Last post ceremony of NSG Lt Col Niranjan in Palakkad (Kerala), who lost his life in #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/ik3lKrDH3l — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
11:15 (IST) Jan 05
Last post ceremony of NSG Lt Col Niranjan in Palakkad (Kerala), who lost hi life in #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/W68RBi4dSR — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
11:15 (IST) Jan 05
Last post ceremony of NSG Lt Col Niranjan in Palakkad (Kerala), who lost hi life in #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/CGyxKtOU5I — ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2016
11:14 (IST) Jan 05
Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar to leave for Pathankot at 1pm, will be accompanied by IAF Chief Arup Raha and Army Chief Dalbir Singh
10:03 (IST) Jan 05
NIA team reaches Indian Air Force Base in Pathankot.
09:04 (IST) Jan 05
Combing operation continues at Pathankot airbase on fourth day
Security forces continued search and combing operation inside the Pathankot air base on Tuesday, the fourth day after the attack on the frontline air force station (AFS) by suspected Pakistani terrorists.
The counter offensive against the terrorists at Punjab's Pathankot air base was going on for the past 77 hours.
Search and combing operation by security forces continued on Monday night also. The operation was stepped up on Tuesday to scan every inch of the air base, an Air Force official at the base said.
21:29 (IST) Jan 04
As a member of Parl, I believe a strong message must be sent to Pakistan: K. Kavitha,TRS on #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/Aap38IaTEx
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 4, 201618:34 (IST) Jan 04
Update: Two more terrorists spotted, gunbattle continues
18:28 (IST) Jan 04
Jawans have given ultimate sacrifice in Pathankot, security forces took prompt action.
Arun Jaitley
18:27 (IST) Jan 04
Let the operation get over then government will take a view: Finance minister Arun Jaitley when asked if India-Pakistan talks will be affected
18:12 (IST) Jan 04
Agencies say United Jihad Council's owning up to Pathankot attack a ploy to deflect attn from Pak/ISI role. Jaish part of UJC
— Bharti Jain (@bhartijainTOI) January 4, 201618:04 (IST) Jan 04
Circumference of air base is 24 kilometres, it takes time to comb the area.
Arun Jaitley
17:56 (IST) Jan 04
A lot has been learnt from Mumbai attacks, this led our security forces to stop the terrorists at the entrance.
Finance minister Arun Jaitley
17:54 (IST) Jan 04
The operations are still going on, we eliminated the 5th terrorist: NSG Official #PathankotAttack pic.twitter.com/DZ8jHticsu
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 4, 201617:09 (IST) Jan 04
United Jihad Council's 'Highway Squad' masterminded the Pathankot attack: TV reports
16:50 (IST) Jan 04
AK-47s used by terrorists was improvised: was not a UBGL but like a mortar launcher
16:49 (IST) Jan 04
Securing of outer periphery was to follow once inner periphery was fully secured: Sources
16:30 (IST) Jan 04
Daughter of Subehdar Major (Retd) Fateh Singh pays tribute to her father in Gurdaspur #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/hZaCrAIXXg — ANI (@ANI_news) January 4, 2016
16:16 (IST) Jan 04
Some terrorists may have sneaked in and hit outside airbase until the four who hijacked SP car reached, TOI's Bharti Jain reports
16:15 (IST) Jan 04
3 cases related to Pathankot to be handed to NIA: killing of taxi driver, abduction of SP and the main Pathankot airbase attack
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