New Delhi: A massive explosion took place in the technical area of Jammu airport in the early hours of Sunday. Sources say that the blast took place in a part of the dual-use airport operated by the Indian Air Force. A team of Bomb Disposal Squad has reached the blast site.
There was a massive explosion in the technical area of Jammu airport in the early hours of Sunday. Sources say that the blast took place in a part of the dual-use airport operated by the Indian Air Force. The blast happened late in the night at around two o’clock. A team of Bomb Disposal Squad has reached the blast site. An official statement issued by the IAF said that two low-intensity explosions were reported in the early hours of Sunday in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station. There was minor damage to the roof of a building in an explosion. The second explosion took place in an open area. There is no damage to any equipment. Investigation is on with civil agencies.
There was no injury to any employee or damage to any equipment in the blast. Investigation is on and detailed information is awaited. At the same time, if sources are to be believed, the possibility of a drone attack on the Jammu airbase cannot be ruled out. The blasts are being investigated keeping every aspect in mind.
The Air Force is investigating the area by carding it. The same police sources say that the investigation so far has revealed that no one has entered from outside. Police said that the FIR (First Information Report) has not yet been lodged by the Air Force in the matter.
The runway and air traffic control of the Jammu airport are under the control of the Indian Air Force and are also used to operate passenger flights. The blast took place in a part of the dual-use airport operated by the Indian Air Force.
