Intelligence input warns against terrorists’ plans to carry out attack on Srinagar & Awantipora air bases: Govt sources

Security forces are on high alert in and around these bases. It may be recalled that on 2 January 2016, terrorists attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station, part of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force.

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According to government sources, Intelligence input has warned against terrorists’ plans to carry out an attack on Srinagar and Awantipora air bases in Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces are on high alert in and around these bases, reported ANI.

It may be recalled that on 2 January 2016, terrorists attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station, part of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force.

The gun battle and the subsequent combing operation lasted about 17 hours.

The attack received wide international condemnation. The attack led to a breakdown in India-Pakistan relations.

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