Two explosions shook the high-security technology area Air Force Station Jammu on the night of June 26-27. Two members of the Indian Air Force were slightly injured, but their lives are not in danger.
According to an initial assessment report by the security facility, low-flying drones were used to drop the two improvised explosive devices (IED). The likely targets were helicopters parked there. According to the Indian Air Force, no equipment was damaged.
So far, two suspects have been arrested. Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, who is officially invited to Bangladesh, is constantly monitoring the situation.
Here’s what happened so far.
1) LOW INTENSITY EXPLOSIONS
“Two low intensity explosions were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station. One caused slight damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in the open. There was no damage to equipment progress along with civil authorities, “the Indian Air Force’s official Twitter handle tweeted on Sunday morning.
The first explosion tore off the roof of a building at 1:37 a.m., while the second was on the ground at 1:42 a.m. The area was cordoned off by security forces within minutes.
2) NO INJURY, SMALL INJURY
No one was injured in the incident. Two members of the Indian Air Force suffered minor injuries. You didn’t have to be hospitalized and you are out of danger.
3) TWO SUSPECTS, FIR REGISTERED
Two suspects were arrested in the Satwari area near the air force station in connection with the explosions. You were picked up for interrogation.
Meanwhile, an FIR has also been registered at the Satwari Police Station in Jammu under the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act.
4) RUN THE EXAMINATION
Aside from the Indian Air Force’s internal assessment, a team from the National Investigation Agency has arrived at the air force station and has begun an extensive search on site. All angles are scanned.
A team from the National Security Guard and a team from Special Forces have also reached the station to gather evidence.
5) FIRST EVALUATION REPORT
A large hole in the roof of a building inside Jammu Air Force Station indicates that a drone air strike was part of a conspiracy to attack helicopters. said a first evaluation report.
The explosions occurred in the technical area near the hangars, which suggests that the helicopters were the targets there.
6) DRONE ATTACK
it is supposed that Low-flying drones were used to drop the two improvised explosive devices (IED). This is likely the first drone attack on a defense company in the country. An IAF patrol team saw the ammunition dump, sources said.
“A payload drone was used in both explosions at Jammu Airfield, where the explosive material is suspected. The police have registered an FIR and the investigation is ongoing,” said DGP Dilbagh Singh, adding that the drone was from a location nearby the attack site was operated.
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7) OFFENDER INSIDE THE BORDER: DGP DILBAGH SINGH
In an exclusive interview with India Today, J&K Police Director General Dilbagh Singh said the drone was operated by people close to the attack site. He said the conspiracy crossed the line, but those who carried it out were present inside the line.
Other sources have also said that the theory that the drone might have come from the international border seems unlikely as it cannot go undetected given the distance between the air force station and the border. The drone appears to have been operated from the city of Jammu, they said.
Singh also noted that parts of the drone used as a bomb were found on the site.
8) IAF CHIEF SUPERVISION SITUATION
The head of the Indian Air Force, Marshal RKS Bhadauria, who is officially invited to Bangladesh, is constantly monitoring the situation.
Necessary instructions were passed on to the officers on site to investigate the incident. Western Air Commander Air Marshal VR Chaudhari is on the ground, senior IAF officials said.
9) AIRPORT SECURITY REVIEW
The Kashmiri Police Inspector General held an urgent meeting with officials from the Civil Aviation Security Bureau, Indian Air Force, National Security Guard, CRPF, airport director, chief police officer Budgam, and others.
Airport security was checked at the meeting. The possibility of drone attacks and countermeasures were discussed. A warning was issued in Kashmir on June 24 that terrorists could launch drone strikes.
10) WARNING
Three main airports – Srinagar Airport, Srinagar Technical Airport and Awantipora Air Force Base were put on high alert after the explosions. The Ambala and Pathankot air force stations were also put on alert that morning.
All flight operations at Jammu Airport are normal.
11) MINISTER OF DEFENSE REVIEWS THE SITUATION
On Sunday morning, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Deputy Air Chief and Air Marshal HS Arora about the incident in Jammu. From his official address, the Union minister tweeted that Air Marshal Vikram Singh Jammu had reached out to take stock of the situation.
Raksha mantri Shri rajnathsingh spoke to Air Force Deputy Chief, Air Marshal HS Arora, about today’s incident at Jammu Air Force Station. Air Marshal Vikram Singh arrives at Jammu to take stock of the situation.
– / RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) June 27, 2021
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