Rahul Gandhi condemns Pathankot air base attack

In a major security breach, terrorists entered an IAF base in Pathankot early on Saturday & engaged the security forces in a fierce gunfight

Rahul Gandhi (Photo: ANI)
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi at Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru. (Photo: ANI)
IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 02 2016 | 4:01 PM IST

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab.

"Strongly condemn terrorist attack on Pathankot Air Force base. My deepest condolences to families of the brave soldiers martyred in the attack," he tweeted.

In a major security breach, terrorists entered an Indian Air Force base in Pathankot early on Saturday and engaged the security forces in a fierce gunfight.

Police sources said at least two IAF security personnel were killed and four others were injured in the terror attack that started around 3.30 am.
 

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First Published: Jan 02 2016 | 3:36 PM IST

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