JAMMU: Two low-intensity explosions took place at the technical area of the Jammu Air Force Station early on Sunday morning, according to various Indian media reports.
“The blasts were caused by drones while another IED explosive, meant for use in a possible strike at a crowded place was thwarted”, Indian media quoted Indian police as saying.
“One caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area. Investigation is in progress along with civil agencies,” the Indian Air Force said in a tweet.
The first explosion took place at 1:37am (IST) while the second occurred at 1:42am (IST), according to Indian media. The report stated that two people sustained minor injuries.
A bomb disposal team and a team of forensic experts were dispatched to the area soon after the explosions, police officials said. An alert was also sounded across the Jammu division, the report said.
“Drones with payload were used in both the blasts at Jammu airfield. Another crude bomb was found by the Jammu police,” Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbagh Singh told news agency ANI, adding that this IED was to be detonated at a “crowded place”.
Indian Police have registered an FIR under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Act allows the arrest and detention of suspects up to six months without evidence.
So far, there have been no reported flight disruptions due to the attack. The Jammu airport is a dual-use facility managed by the IAF. It is also used to operate passenger flights.
