Attack In Jammu Air Force Station By Drones, 2 IAF Personnel Injured
An explosion was heard inside the Air Force station in Jammu airport’s technical area on Sunday morning.
A forensic team and Bomb Disposal Squad have rushed to the explosion site. No major damage has been reported, top police sources informed.
Two drones were used to carry out an attack inside the Air Force base in Jammu on Sunday, sources said. Blasts took place in a technical area near the hangars. Possible target the helicopters. “There is no damage to any aircraft in the blasts. Two personnel (Airmen & Warrant Officer) suffered minor injuries,” they added.
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force (IAF) informed that two low-intensity explosions were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station. One of the blasts caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area. There was no damage to any equipment, the IAF said.
An investigation into the matter is in progress along with civil agencies, They added.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh spoke to Vice Air Chief, Air Marshal HS Arora regarding today’s incident at Air Force Station in Jammu. Air Marshal Vikram Singh is reaching Jammu to take stock of the situation. NIA team also reaches the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station to assist in the investigations.