Pathankot, Uri attacks stark reminder of times we live in: IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Saturday said that the terror attack in Pathankot and Uri are a stark reminder of the times we live in, and added, that the Indian Air Force is ready to counter such attacks in the future.

"The terrorist attack on Pathankot airbase and Uri Army base are a stark reminder of the times we live in. To counter any sub-conventional threat to our bases, we have instituted various new security measures," said Raha said on the occasion of 84th anniversary of the founding of the Indian Air Force.

He said various courses are being conducted, that have increased security training, consciousness, physical fitness and combat efficiency of air warriors to handle such situations more efficiently.

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 84th anniversary at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad with a large parade and an air display.

The air display commenced with flag bearing sky divers of famous AKASH GANGA Team dropping out of AN-32 aircraft in their colourful canopies.

The flypast included the vintage aircraft, modern transport aircraft and frontline fighter aircraft.

The ceremony concluded with a scintillating aerobatic display.

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted the Indian Air Force.

He further said that the IAF has achieved distinction in defending.