Conflict
Militants plan to attack airbases in Srinagar, Awantipora, say Intel agencies
Srinagar: Intelligence agencies have said that a major attack is being planned on the air bases at the capital city Srinagar and neighbouring Awantipora.
ANI, quoting government sources reported, “Intelligence input warns against terrorists’ plans to carry out an attack on Srinagar and Awantipora air bases. Security forces on high alert in and around these bases.”
Government Sources: Intelligence input warns against terrorists’ plans to carry out an attack on Srinagar and Awantipora air bases. Security forces on high alert in and around these bases. pic.twitter.com/tQfCSGpmGB
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2019
The alert issued at Srinagar and Awantipora air bases comes over three years after militants affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammed struck at the Pathankot air base located close to the borders of Punjab.
