When did the Pathankot Air Force station attack happen?
When did the Pathankot Air Force station attack happen?
The 2016 Pathankot attack was a terrorist attack committed on 2 January 2016 by a heavily armed group which attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station, part of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force.
How many security personnel died in Pathankot attack?
Seven security personnel have so far sacrificed their lives in skirmishes with an unknown number of terrorists. Pathankot: An armored vehicle moves near the Indian Air Force base that was attacked by militants in Pathankot, Punjab on Saturday. (Source: PTI)
Who was responsible for the Pathankot attack in India?
Speculative reports by Times of India claimed that the people who carried out the attack in Pathankot had to be in regular touch with their handlers. Another report suggested that the two phone numbers to which calls were made by the attackers were from Pakistan. However, the dates could not confirm linkage with the live incident
What was the name of the Indian Air Force attack in 2016?
The 2016 Pathankot attack was a terrorist attack committed on 2 January 2016 by a heavily armed group which attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station, part of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force .
Who was responsible for the attack in Pathankot?
Jawans have given ultimate sacrifice in Pathankot , security forces took prompt action, says Arun Jaitley. 5.24 p.m.: The United Jihad Council, a Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) based militant conglomerate, has claimed responsibility for the Pathankot attack.
What was the name of the Indian Army operation in Pathankot?
The neutralisation of the sixth attacker was reported at 4.15 PM on 5 January The operation launched by the Indian Army to neutralise the attackers was called “Operation Dhangu” or “Dhangu Suraksha”, named after the place Dhangu where the base is located.
