Jammu: The roof of a building was damaged while at least two Indian Air Force personnel were injured after two low-intensity blasts were reported in the technical area of the Jammu Air Force Station early on Sunday. Security forces immediately sealed the area and an investigation has been launched into the suspected terror attack.
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Sunday termed the twin blasts at the high-security Indian Air Force station at the Jammu airport as a terrorist attack. The first blast occurred from the roof of a single-storey building in the technical area of the Indian Air Force-run airport in Satwari area of the city. The other was on the ground, officials said. He said police, air force and other agencies were investigating the attack.
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Several media reports claimed that Indian Air Force helicopters were on target in the technical area near the hangar.
Sources tracking the developments in the case have informed that the investigating officers have obtained a CCTV footage. Officials are also probing the possible role of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization.
Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement said that an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was registered after the first two low-intensity blasts at Jammu Air Force Station today. investigation underway
Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, who is in Bangladesh on an official visit, is continuously monitoring the situation. Necessary instructions have been given to investigate the matter.
IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar meanwhile held a review meeting with BCAS, NSG, IAF, CRPF, BSF, CISF, Director Airport, DIG Central Kashmir Range and SSP Budgam to discuss the security situation at the airport and retaliatory measures.
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