Militant ploy to attack Benazir Airport, Chaklala Base foiled RAWALPINDI: A militant ploy to attack the Benazir Bhutto International Airport and the Pakistan Air Force’s Chaklala Air Base was foiled by security personnel who were on high alert, Express News reported on Thursday. At least 18 militants dressed in police uniform arrived at the airport in three high-roof cars in the early hours of the morning. The cars used were also made to look like they belonged to the police, with sirens and revolving lights. The militants tried to enter the airport taking the DIG’s name, however, the security staff did not let them through stating they had received no information or letter regarding such an arrival. Once the Airport Security Force (ASF) counter checked with police officials, they learned that the DIG was sleeping at his residence. Details suggested that the militants had wireless technology to listen to communications between the ASF and police officials as they escaped the second they heard that the DIG was sleeping at his residence. There was allegedly no time for any action, as the militants sped off once they learnt their ploy had been discovered. A search operation is underway at the airport, the base and nearby residential areas in search of the militants. No information regarding their location has been found as of yet. Benazir Airport and Chaklala Air Base have been on red alert since last night and more security precautions are being undertaken. Since the runway is shared by both the airport and the base, it would have been easy for the militants to cross into the Chaklala Air Base. tribune.pk/story/585003/militant-ploy-to-attack-benazir-airport-chaklala-base-foiled/
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:38:27 +0000
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