Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Indian Air Force have launched an investigation into the terrorist attack on an air force base at the Jammu and Kashmir airport. This is the first drone strike in the country. It is estimated that Pakistan has tried a new approach after failing to infiltrate terrorists across the border. With tight border surveillance and efforts to de-escalate Kashmir into success, there are indications that Pakistan is looking for other avenues. The fact that the airport is only 14 km from the Indo-Pak international border also points to the possibility that the drone may have prompted Pakistan to use it.
It is suspected that the terrorists tried a drone strike at the airport. However, the drones were reported to have exploded in the repair area of the air force base. The Air Force said there were no significant casualties. Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh said more suspects would be arrested in connection with the blast.
The intelligence had said that there would be blasts in Srinagar and Jammu during the all-party meeting. This was followed by tight security. Security has been beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the attack. It is also examining how the drone attack could have been carried out without being seen by radar in the high-security zone. The UAPA case has been registered by the police. The Air Force, led by Air Marshal Vikram Singh, is also conducting a special investigation.
