PATHANKOT: The airbase station here, which had witnessed a terror attack last year, was put on high alert today and a massive search operation was initiated in the area following intelligence input about presence of suspicious men.
The joint operation of Punjab Police, the Army, the Air Force and the Himachal Pradesh Police was launched following the intelligence input, Pathankot SSP Nilambari Vijayjagdale said.
Without divulging much information, she said the search operation is part of precautionary measures and more than 500 security personnel are engaged in it.
The SSP said the operation is being carried out in villages and other areas located near the airbase station and air surveillance is also being conducted using helicopters.
Besides patrolling by security personnel, Quick Response Teams have also been deployed to check any suspicious activity, police said. (AGENCIES)
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