Jammu And Kashmir Latest News Update: Explosion Inside Jammu Airport

2 blasts in the technical area of the jammu airport within 5 minutes, 2 drones were used for the blast; 2 air force personnel injured
Jammu And Kashmir Latest News Update: Explosion Inside Jammu Airport

Airforce personnel has suffered minor injuries in the blast near the technical area of Jammu airport. According to news agency ANI, two blasts took place here at an interval of 5 minutes. The first blast took place on the roof of the campus building and the second below. According to ANI sources, two drones were used to carry out the blast. The attackers have not been located, but it is suspected that they were targeted by aircraft parked in the blast area.

Jammu comes under this campus

According to the information, the sound of the blast was heard far away. The incident happened at around 1.45 pm on Saturday. Where this incident took place, there is also the station headquarters of the Indian Air Force. The main airport of Jammu also comes under this campus. Officials of the Air Force, Navy, and Jammu, and Kashmir Police reached the spot and took stock. A high-level team of the Indian Air Force will investigate the incident.

Defense Minister inquired about the situation

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Vice Air Chief Air Marshal HS Arora regarding the incident at Air Force Station, Jammu. According to the Defense Minister's Office, Air Marshal Vikram Singh is reaching Jammu to take stock of the situation.

Image Credit: Hindustan Times
Image Credit: Hindustan Times

No damage to any equipment

On the matter, the Indian Air Force says that two low-intensity explosions have been reported on Sunday. One explosion caused minor damage to the roof of the building while the other exploded in an open area. There was no damage to any equipment. The investigation is going on.

One terrorist arrested from Jammu

On the other hand, Jammu and Kashmir Police have got a big success. Police have arrested a terrorist from the Narwhal area. 5 kg IED has been recovered from him. The investigation is still on.

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