Pathankot terror attack: Operation continues for second day; PM Modi chairs high-level meeting

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• 03 Jan 2016, 09:54 PM

  
  

  Lucknow: Policemen check vehicles at Railway Station during an alert after militant attack at Pathankot Air base, in Lucknow on Sunday.

  (Image courtesy PTI)

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 09:40 PM

  Heavy security cover in New Delhi too. 

  

  Picture courtesy PTI

   

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 09:44 PM

  The operation is still continuing and there is considerable backlash on Twitter against PM Modi and NSA Ajit Doval. 

  PM Modi was criticised as his Twitter handle posted message about yoga while the Pathankot operation is still undergoing. NSA Ajit Doval has also faced flak and #SackAjitDoval is currently one of the top trends on Twitter.

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 09:33 PM

  No political blame game as of now.  

  We all wish our brave jawans the best: Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Congress #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/qE2XvZbEPo

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  After the ops is over, there must be a operational review of a nitty-gritty kind: AM Singhvi, Cong #Pathankot

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 08:53 PM

  Family of late NSG commando Niranjan Kumar speaks out about their tragic loss. 

  From beginning he was very much interested to join Army: Father of NSG Lt Col Niranajan Kumar who lost his life in #Pathankot terror attack

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  He told me that he liked the Army dress: Father of NSG Lt Col Niranajan Kumar #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/9fP2PnzUxg

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  I look at him as Arjuna who fought for his 'karmabhoomi': Sister of NSG Lt Col Niranajan Kumar who lost his life in #Pathankot terror attack

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  At one hand I have lost him but on the other hand he has made us feel proud: Sister of NSG Lt Col Niranajan Kumar pic.twitter.com/LJxUvcl7o8

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  Also read: NSG braveheart Niranjan Kumar martyred in Pathankot terror attack 

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 08:45 PM

  According to PTI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently chairing a meeting on Pathankot terror incident. NSA, Foreign Secretary and other senior officials are in attendance. 

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 07:47 PM

  Operation is on. We are sure that all terrorists will be dead: HM Rajnath Singh 

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 07:29 PM

  One DSC jawan who worked in the kitchen, engaged and killed one of the terrorists with terrorist's own weapon: Dhamoon, AOC Pathankor AFB

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 07:16 PM

  Series of loud explosions heard from inside the Air Force base

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 06:49 PM

  Without intelligence inputs, Pathankot attack could have been worse: Home Minister Rajnath Singh

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 06:26 PM

  Haryana Govt announces Rs 20 lakh compensation to family of Garud Commando Gursewak Singh who lost his life in Pathankot terrorist attack

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:45 PM

  Seven people martyred, one Garud, five DSC jawans and one NSG: JS Dhamoon AOC, Pathankot

  Seven people martyred, one Garud, five DSC jawans and one NSG-JS Dhamoon AOC, Pathankot pic.twitter.com/tvUAANlrZP

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

   

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• 03 Jan 2016, 05:35 PM

  Operation never stopped, operation is not completed: Air Marshal Anil Khosla

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:35 PM

  "Last night 4 terrorists were killed, we did not know if there were more. Today from 12.20 pm onwards security forces engaged in neutralising 2 more militants. When combing started in morning, we did find atleast two more terrorists," HS Rajiv Mehrishi

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:28 PM

  Exact reason behind not known: HS Rajiv Mehrishi

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:25 PM

  Due to active intelligence inputs and advance info, security forces especially Air Force were able to protect air force assets:Union Home Secy 

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:24 PM

  The apparent main aim of the terrorists stands defeated: Home Secretary

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:20 PM

  Terrorists were in Army fatigues: Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:20 PM

  Five AIr force personnel including one special BSF personnel killed in Pathankot terror attack, 8 are have been injured.  Twelve from the NSG forces have been injured: Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:18 PM

  Black smoke seen billowing from inside Indian Air Force base

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 05:00 PM

  Sixth militant killed in Pathankot IAF base: Reuters

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 04:35 PM

  Security tightened, Delhi on high alert after terror attack on Indian Air force base in #Pathankot

  Security tightened, Delhi on high alert after terror attack on Indian Air force base in #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/hqbRHQ29kg

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 04:03 PM

  Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal said that a commando battalion will be established in Pathankot district. "They should increase deployment in this fencing area, for this is the second/third time such incident has happened in Punja. Punjab Police will act as the second line of defence whereas BSF will be first line of defence," he said.

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 03:33 PM

  Fifth terrorist gunned down, say TV channel reports

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 03:05 PM

  Protestors burn Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's effigy as operation against terror attack continues

  Locals protest over terror attack, burn Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's effigy in #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/ICvhcRmofK

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:44 PM

  Amidst odd-even, security tightened in Delhi for second day running.

  Security tightened, Delhi on high alert after terror attack on Indian Air force base in #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/rKXN54JVLx

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:35 PM

  One terrorist has been cornered during combing operations and may be caught soon, as per news channel reports.

   

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:22 PM

  Shopkeeper hit by bullets shows injury mark

  Shop owner Prashant hit by bullet yesterday in Pathankot. pic.twitter.com/GPesADfsVe

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:21 PM

  Security deployed outside Indian Air Force Base

  Security deployed outside Indian Air Force Base in #Pathankot (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/lr4LQ5sbQt

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:19 PM

  Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to brief media on #Pathankot terror attack at 5.00 pm today

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:18 PM

  Gunshots heard during combing ops in Indian Air Force Base

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:17 PM

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Pathankot terror attack

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 02:14 PM

  Citizens' vigil against suspicious persons/objects/activities vital to counter terrorism. Report anything amiss no.100,helpline 1090: Delhi police chief BS Bassi

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 01:41 PM

  Pained to know about demise of Lt Col Niranjan of NSG during mopping out ops at Pathankot, nation salutes his sacrifice: HM Rajnath Singh

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 01:36 PM

  There are 2 more terrorists inside Indian Air force Base in Pathankot, operation is continuing: DIG (Border)Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh 

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 01:32 PM

  Delhi on high alert after terror attack on Indian Air force base

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 12:38 PM

  Fresh firing at Pathankot Air Base

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 12:36 PM

  Jawan injured in explosion outside IAF base in Pathankot being taken to hospital

  Injured NSG jawan being rushed to hospital in a car #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/hsFiqU1pPK

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 12:30 PM

  Loud explosion heard from inside Indian Air force base in Pathankot, one NSG jawan injured.

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 11:55 AM

  One more jawan has died in the combing operation.

  Lt Col NSG Niranjan E Kumar succumbs to his injuries after a blast during combing operations at Indian Air Force base.

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 11:53 AM

  The NIA team has reached the air base to begin investigations.

  NIA team reaches Indian Air Force base in #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/GhERGCOx56

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  
   Meanwhile, it has been reported that three jawans died in hospital last night, taking the total number to six.

  Three jawans have also been injured today when a device went off while it was being defused.

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 11:15 AM

  Media reports say that six, not three jawans have been martyred in the operation so far.

  UPDATE: 1 Garud commando and 5 Defense Security Corps killed in yesterday's terror attack at Indian Air Force base in #Pathankot

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

  Also, nine jawans have been injured so far.

  UPDATE: 1 Garud commando & 8 Defense Security Corps injured in yesterday's #Pathankot attack.

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016

   

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 10:22 AM

  Spokesperson, USA Bureau of public affairs John Kirby has condemned the terror attacks in India.

  "US strongly condemns terrorist attack on an air force base in Indian state of Punjab on Jan 2. US is committed to our strong partnership with Indian Govt to combat terrorism", he said.

  
• 03 Jan 2016, 09:57 AM

  The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has decided to probe the Pathankot terror attack, reports ANI.

  National Security Guard (NSG) reaches Indian Air Force base in #Pathankot pic.twitter.com/fbuRMLDq2k

  — ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2016