Jammu: Two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Indian Air Force station at Jammu airport on Sunday.
According to IAF spokesperson, two low-intensity explosions took place in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station. The first blast took place at 1:27 am and the second at 1:32 am. “One caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area. There was no damage to any equipment,” the IAF said.
Following the explosions, security was tightened up in and around the base areas including key installations in nearby regions.
Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) team reached the Air Force Station and is likely to probe the explosions.
As per reports, the team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrived at the Air Force base in Jammu and is all likely to take over the blast case. Some reports quoting officials said that NIA personnel were already supervising the investigation at the scene of the explosions after joining the probe.
In this regard, an FIR has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The attackers have used unmanned aerial vehicles to target the base. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Satwari police station on the application of a junior warrant officer of the IAF.
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