ATTOCK (August 16, 2012): Unknown militants launched an armed attack on Kamra airbase in the wee hours of Thursday where fierce gun-battle is underway while blasts are also being heard intermittently at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) facility.
There is a report of loss of life from both sides in the incident but it still remains unfonfirmed.
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According to Geo News correspondent, Saleh Zafir the army has been called out while the Pak army’s 111-brigade has already made it to the site of the incident to take part in the operation. buy stromectol online
Sources told Geo News that the militants stormed the base from Pind Salman Makhan at 2:30 AM Thursday.
The sound of loud blasts at the base suggests that the militants are making use of the hand grenades they had on them as they made their way into the facility.
Sources also said that the security forces have managed to stop further advancement of the assailants into the base and presently an armed encounter between the two sides is underway.
The possible aim of the attack could be to cause damage to the parked aircraft of Pakistan Air Force or to hold the personnel present at the base hostage.
The attack is similar to that of Karachi Naval Base, PNS Mehran which took place on May 24, 2011. The militants had killed several Naval personnel besides destroying two P-3C Orion aircraft.
Kamra is an airbase where assembling of JF-17 is carried out. buy pepcid online
Normally, more than 30 aircraft remain parked at the base at a time.
The sources further said the militants failed to reach the aircraft due to prompt action of the security forces.
The security sources has confirmed killing of five to six militants after fierce clash with SSG commandos.
Sources: Geo News
