After twin blasts, using drones, in an Air Force base in Jammu on the night of June 27, a team of NIA is at the spot to investigate the blasts.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrived at the Air Force Station in Jammu, where two explosions occurred on Sunday night (June 27).
Initial inputs from the two explosions that took place inside the Air Force Station in Jammu suggest that a shaped charge (explosive device) was used for the attack, sources informed. The two explosions took place at 1:27 am and, 1:32 am, they added.
Two drones were used to attack the inside premises of the Air Force base in Jammu, sources said. They added that the target of the drones was the aircraft parked in the dispersal area.
As per sources, no major damage has been reported from the incident. However, two personnel suffered minor injuries.
According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), one blast caused minor damage to the roof of the building while the other exploded in an open area. An investigation into the matter is in progress along with civil agencies, it said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke to Vice Air Chief Air Marshal HS Arora regarding the incident.
Sources informed that a high-level investigation team of the IAF will reach Jammu shortly.
Meanwhile, all flight operations are regular and, 16 flights scheduled for the day will depart to Delhi, Srinagar, Leh, and Gwalior.
Only two flights, G8 185 and SG 963 canceled for the day due to operational reasons, Jammu airport officials said.
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