Jammu (SunstarTV Bureau): Within a gap of five minutes two explosions rocked the high-security technical area of Jammu airport in the early hours on June 27.
Reportedly, the explosions took place at around 1.45 am.
“Two low-intensity explosions were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station. One caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area,” the Indian Air Force said.
No further damages of any equipments on the ground yet been reported, informed the Air Force.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took stock of the situation. Aftermath, he met the Vice Air Chief, Air Marshal HS Arora and discussed regarding the incident at Air Force Station in Jammu, his office said.
Moreover, Air Marshal Vikram Singh will visit Jammu to take stock of the situation.
The area was sealed by security forces within minutes and forensic experts rushed to the scene. A high-level meeting was underway at the Air Force station with senior police and Indian Air Force officials in attendance, sources told PTI.
The incident comes on the day Defence Minister, accompanied by the Army chief, will begin a three-day visit to Ladakh to carry out a comprehensive review of India’s operational readiness.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will be visiting Ladakh tomorrow for three days. During his Ladakh visit he will inaugurate infra projects constructed by BRO and also interact with troops deployed in the region,” Singh’s office tweeted on June 26.
